US Bridges

NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 3 Mi. N. of SR 640 · Structure no. 080802000015016

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 61
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location3 Mi. N. of SR 640
RouteFederal Lands Road 61
Coordinates38.07911, -79.50048
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 61 over Little Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns NFSR 61 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.