US Bridges

Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE661-0.8M RTE632 · Structure no. 000000000004443

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 984 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,614 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCountyline Ch. Rd.
CrossesMotto River
Location1.2M RTE661-0.8M RTE632
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07069, -77.54893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2013)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countyline Ch. Rd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Countyline Ch. Rd. over Motto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.