US Bridges

Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 630 · Structure no. 000000000017805

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch is a other culvert carrying Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWomble Mill Road
CrossesWade Branch
Location0.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 630
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79908, -76.91651
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Womble Mill Road over Wade 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Womble Mill Road over Wade Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.