US Bridges

Rock Mills Road over Covington River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .55 FR 621 & 1.45 to 211 · Structure no. 000000000014709

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Mills Road over Covington River is a concrete slab carrying Rock Mills Road over Covington River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 603 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Mills Road
CrossesCovington River
Location.55 FR 621 & 1.45 to 211
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67318, -78.17039
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2019)
Projected traffic603 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Mills Road over Covington River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rock Mills Road over Covington 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 September 2024.

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

About 462 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rock Mills Road over Covington River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Mills Road over Covington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.