US Bridges

Old Mill Road over Rush River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .2 FR 211 & .2 to 211 Bus · Structure no. 000000000014762

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over Rush River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Mill Road over Rush River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 111 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesRush River
Location.2 FR 211 & .2 to 211 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71346, -78.15129
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Road over Rush River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old Mill Road over Rush River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Rush River carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Mill Road over Rush River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Road over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.