US Bridges

Middle Road over Southerly Run

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.43 FR 630 & 0.01 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000014128

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Southerly Run is a concrete culvert carrying Middle Road over Southerly Run in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,427 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesSoutherly Run
Location1.43 FR 630 & 0.01 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25368, -77.29989
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,558 (2022)
Projected traffic8,427 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Middle Road over Southerly Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Road over Southerly 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Southerly Run carry?

About 7,558 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middle Road over Southerly Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Middle Road over Southerly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.