US Bridges

Womble Mill Road over Wade Mill Pond

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.35 Mi. to Int. Rte. 630 · Structure no. 000000000017806

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Womble Mill Road over Wade Mill Pond is a steel culvert carrying Womble Mill Road over Wade Mill Pond in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesWomble Mill Road
CrossesWade Mill Pond
Location0.35 Mi. to Int. Rte. 630
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates36.79722, -76.91925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Womble Mill Road over Wade Mill Pond 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 July 2023.

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

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Womble Mill Road over Wade Mill Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Womble Mill Road over Wade Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.