US Bridges

Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 3.0M RTE 208-0.8M RTE 691 · Structure no. 000000000025275

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run is a concrete culvert carrying Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTowles Mill Rd.
CrossesBluff Run
Location3.0M RTE 208-0.8M RTE 691
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates38.12824, -77.67667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Towles Mill Rd. over Bluff Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.