US Bridges

Rock Mills Road over Rush River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .02 FR 626W & .03 to 626E · Structure no. 000000000014708

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Mills Road over Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Mills Road over Rush River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Mills Road
CrossesRush River
Location.02 FR 626W & .03 to 626E
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65459, -78.13061
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2019)
Projected traffic356 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Mills Road over Rush River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rock Mills Road over Rush 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Mills Road over Rush River carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rock Mills Road over Rush River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Mills Road over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.