US Bridges

Ridge Road over Mill Creek

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 0.15 to 640 & 0.25 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000028700

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ridge Road over Mill Creek in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 to 640 & 0.25 to 639
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates38.04268, -79.55166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic64 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ridge Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.