Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE11; 1.30-RTE640 · Structure no. 000000000003331
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek carry?
About 595 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Rdg Trnpk 606 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.