US Bridges

Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek

Good

King and Queen County, Virginia · 1.8M RTE 623-0.8M RTE 660 · Structure no. 000000000031009

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Mill Road
CrossesRickenaw Creek
Location1.8M RTE 623-0.8M RTE 660
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89231, -77.05986
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Mill Road over Rickenaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.