US Bridges

Carterton Road over Meade Branch

Good

Russell County, Virginia · 0.60 Fr. 640; 0.30 to 752 · Structure no. 000000000016390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carterton Road over Meade Branch is a concrete slab carrying Carterton Road over Meade Branch in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCarterton Road
CrossesMeade Branch
Location0.60 Fr. 640; 0.30 to 752
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89421, -82.19916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2022)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Carterton Road over Meade Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carterton Road over Meade Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carterton Road over Meade Branch carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carterton Road over Meade Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carterton Road over Meade Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.