US Bridges

Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.06 Rt 654 - 0.95 Rt 652 · Structure no. 000000000002087

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChurchmans Mill RD
CrossesChristian Creek
Location0.06 Rt 654 - 0.95 Rt 652
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06426, -79.07024
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2019)
Projected traffic66 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Churchmans Mill RD over Christian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Churchmans Mill RD over Christian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.