US Bridges

Golansville RD over Stevens Mill

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE633-0.6M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000004437

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golansville RD over Stevens Mill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golansville RD over Stevens Mill in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGolansville RD
CrossesStevens Mill
Location1.2M RTE633-0.6M RTE1
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates37.98871, -77.49705
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2022)
Projected traffic709 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golansville RD over Stevens Mill built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Golansville RD over Stevens Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Golansville RD over Stevens Mill carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golansville RD over Stevens Mill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Golansville RD over Stevens Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.