US Bridges

Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.8M RTE627-0.1M RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000004483

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
848
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,138 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesReedy Mill Rd.
CrossesMattaponi River
Location1.8M RTE627-0.1M RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.90807, -77.29958
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2019)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reedy Mill Rd. over Mattaponi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.