Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · .47 FR 83 - 1.23TO Endmnt · Structure no. 000000000023340
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Mill Branch over Upper 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.