US Bridges

Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.2M RTE650-1.3M RTE627 · Structure no. 000000000018160

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 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 3,434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,014 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKellogg Mill Rd.
CrossesPotomac Run
Location1.2M RTE650-1.3M RTE627
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41266, -77.49522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,434 (2022)
Projected traffic5,014 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run carry?

About 3,434 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kellogg Mill Rd. over Potomac Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.