US Bridges

Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 784N-0.20 Rt 784S · Structure no. 000000000015956

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlands Chrch RD
CrossesTide Spring Branch
Location0.03 Rt 784N-0.20 Rt 784S
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.57589, -78.84672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlands Chrch RD over Tide Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.