US Bridges

Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .89 FR 753 & .3 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000027597

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Mill Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location.89 FR 753 & .3 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61464, -77.80923
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$249 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Western Mill Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.