US Bridges

Raven Road over Accakeek Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE608-1.3M Dead End · Structure no. 000000000030755

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Road over Accakeek Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Raven Road over Accakeek Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 5 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 343 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRaven Road
CrossesAccakeek Creek
Location0.1M RTE608-1.3M Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37714, -77.35702
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2021)
Projected traffic343 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Raven Road over Accakeek Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raven Road over Accakeek Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Raven Road over Accakeek Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Raven Road over Accakeek Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Road over Accakeek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.