US Bridges

Carterton Place over Meade Branch

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · .20 Mto 655 & .00M to 614 · Structure no. 000000000016540

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carterton Place over Meade Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carterton Place over Meade Branch in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCarterton Place
CrossesMeade Branch
Location.20 Mto 655 & .00M to 614
RouteCounty Highway 855
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91192, -82.21827
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2015)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Place over Meade Branch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Carterton Place over Meade 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carterton Place over Meade Branch carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Carterton Place over Meade Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Carterton Place over Meade Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.