US Bridges

Church Hill Road over Popham Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .07 from 231 & .93 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000011786

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Hill Road over Popham Run is a concrete slab carrying Church Hill Road over Popham Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Hill Road
CrossesPopham Run
Location.07 from 231 & .93 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52565, -78.2614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Hill Road over Popham Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Church Hill Road over Popham Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Church Hill Road over Popham Run carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church Hill Road over Popham Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Church Hill Road over Popham Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.