US Bridges

Lee HIGHWAY/RTE11 over Mill Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · .03-RTE 651; .45-RTE 796 · Structure no. 000000000003163

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 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 culvert carrying Lee HIGHWAY/RTE11 over Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,472 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,101 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee HIGHWAY/RTE11
CrossesMill Creek
Location.03-RTE 651; .45-RTE 796
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44569, -79.84706
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (2022)
Projected traffic6,101 by 2045
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$276.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee HIGHWAY/RTE11 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee HIGHWAY/RTE11 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lee HIGHWAY/RTE11 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.