US Bridges

U.S. Route 1 over Motto River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 3.3M Spots CL-8.8M RTE207 · Structure no. 000000000004357

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,766
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 1 over Motto River is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Route 1 over Motto River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 10,766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,004 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 1
CrossesMotto River
Location3.3M Spots CL-8.8M RTE207
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05293, -77.51748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,766 (2022)
Projected traffic12,004 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 U.S. Route 1 over Motto River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 1 over Motto 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 2025.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 1 over Motto River carry?

About 10,766 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is U.S. Route 1 over Motto River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 1 over Motto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.