US Bridges

Parsons RD./676 over Mill Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.90-RTE670;0.20-RTE796 · Structure no. 000000000003488

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons RD./676 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons RD./676 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 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 539 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons RD./676
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.90-RTE670;0.20-RTE796
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4431, -79.85883
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2016)
Projected traffic539 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$164.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons RD./676 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Parsons RD./676 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons RD./676 over Mill Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Parsons RD./676 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons RD./676 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.