US Bridges

Morris Mill RD over Middle River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 833 - 3.40 Rt 612 · Structure no. 000000000002201

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Mill RD over Middle River is a concrete tee beam carrying Morris Mill RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Mill RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.70 Rt 833 - 3.40 Rt 612
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19123, -79.16427
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Mill RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Mill RD over Middle River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Mill RD over Middle River carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morris Mill RD over Middle River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Mill RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.