US Bridges

Pole Run Road over Wards Creek

Good

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.3 FR 658 & 0.5 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000030787

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Run Road over Wards Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pole Run Road over Wards Creek in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPole Run Road
CrossesWards Creek
Location0.3 FR 658 & 0.5 to 10
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20208, -77.11569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2022)
Projected traffic533 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pole Run Road over Wards Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Run Road over Wards Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pole Run Road over Wards Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pole Run Road over Wards Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Run Road over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.