US Bridges

Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.19 FR 6 / 0.50 to 726 · Structure no. 000000000000823

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 93 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Vista Rd.
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.19 FR 6 / 0.50 to 726
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80514, -78.51134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Vista Rd. over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.