US Bridges

Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.5M RTE606-0.1M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000004454

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 497 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRozell Road
CrossesSmall Mill Stream
Location1.5M RTE606-0.1M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13567, -77.41926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2019)
Projected traffic497 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream 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 Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rozell Road over Small Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.