US Bridges

Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.90-RT.614/0.20-RT.627 · Structure no. 000000000030079

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Grist Mill Rd.
CrossesAppomattox River
Location0.90-RT.614/0.20-RT.627
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36739, -78.74864
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2020)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Grist Mill Rd. over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.