US Bridges

DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.45-RTE694; 4.75-RTE612 · Structure no. 000000000003388

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDAGGERSPRINGRD/622
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.45-RTE694; 4.75-RTE612
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6849, -79.78364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$202.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns DAGGERSPRINGRD/622 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.