US Bridges

Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .69 FR 522 & .01 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000014730

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream is a concrete slab carrying Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHittles Mill Road
CrossesHittles Mill Stream
Location.69 FR 522 & .01 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79416, -78.11766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hittles Mill Road over Hittles Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.