US Bridges

Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.04-RTE640N; .37-RTE640S · Structure no. 000000000003162

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,472
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,472 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,101 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee Highway /RTE11
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.04-RTE640N; .37-RTE640S
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.45308, -79.83262
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (2022)
Projected traffic6,101 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$104.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway /RTE11 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway /RTE11 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.