US Bridges

Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .45 from 689 & .15 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000024506

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 991 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGraves Mill Road
CrossesRapidan River
Location.45 from 689 & .15 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 662
Coordinates38.37056, -78.36456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2020)
Projected traffic991 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River 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 Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Mill Road over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.