US Bridges

Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE645-1.5M RTE610 · Structure no. 000000000018157

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 2,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,686 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhill Church RD
CrossesAquia Creek
Location0.5M RTE645-1.5M RTE610
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48678, -77.53182
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2022)
Projected traffic2,686 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$49.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhill Church RD over Aquia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.