US Bridges

Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .36 from 674 &2.34 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000013001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpicers Mill Road
CrossesPoplar Run
Location.36 from 674 &2.34 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26471, -78.15654
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2017)
Projected traffic257 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Spicers Mill Road over Poplar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spicers Mill Road over Poplar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.