US Bridges

US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run

FairPosted for load

Caroline County, Virginia · 7.9M Spots CL-4.1M RTE207 · Structure no. 000000000004359

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,863 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Rte. 1
CrossesStevens Mill Run
Location7.9M Spots CL-4.1M RTE207
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98724, -77.50351
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,258 (2022)
Projected traffic5,863 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run built?

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

What condition is US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run 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 US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run carry?

About 5,258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US Rte. 1 over Stevens Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.