US Bridges

Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek

Good

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 231 / 0.10 to 22 · Structure no. 000000000000848

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Lane
CrossesBranch Mechunk Creek
Location0.60 FR 231 / 0.10 to 22
RouteCounty Highway 783
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.05674, -78.30018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Millwood Lane over Branch Mechunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.