US Bridges

Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .50 from 672 & .60 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000012963

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRaccoon Ford Road
CrossesMountain Run
Location.50 from 672 & .60 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35352, -77.89398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2022)
Projected traffic545 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Raccoon Ford Road over Mountain Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.