Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 2.65 to 610 & 2.95 to 18 · Structure no. 000000000001095
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Branch Road over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.