US Bridges

Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .04 from 628 & 1.34 TO627 · Structure no. 000000000005656

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMonumental Mill RD
CrossesHazel River
Location.04 from 628 & 1.34 TO627
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60396, -78.00481
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic636 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monumental Mill RD over Hazel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Monumental Mill RD over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.