US Bridges

SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 714; 0.35 Rt 43 · Structure no. 000000000002851

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek is a steel culvert carrying SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,646 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSKINNELLSMILLRD723
CrossesSkinnells Creek
Location0.75 Rt 714; 0.35 Rt 43
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28773, -79.48546
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2022)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells 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 2025.

How much traffic does SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SKINNELLSMILLRD723 over Skinnells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.