US Bridges

Old Mill RD over Meadow Run

Poor

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.07 Rt 788 - 0.01 Rt 907 · Structure no. 000000000002336

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill RD over Meadow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill RD over Meadow Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 100 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mill RD
CrossesMeadow Run
Location1.07 Rt 788 - 0.01 Rt 907
RouteCounty Highway 787
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18751, -78.92931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill RD over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Old Mill RD over Meadow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill RD over Meadow Run carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Mill RD over Meadow Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill RD over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.