US Bridges

Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.25 to 661 - 0.45 to 7 · Structure no. 000000000008253

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,279 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorgan Mill RD
CrossesRed Bud Run
Location0.25 to 661 - 0.45 to 7
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates39.19262, -78.1059
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2017)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Mill RD over Red Bud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.