US Bridges

Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.60-RT 805;1.80-RT 743 · Structure no. 000000000025265

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFeldspar Road 654
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.60-RT 805;1.80-RT 743
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates37.18263, -79.59158
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2019)
Projected traffic763 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$148.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feldspar Road 654 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Feldspar Road 654 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.