Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.5 83;1.2 End Maintaine · Structure no. 000000000025031
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 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 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mill Branch over Upper Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.