US Bridges

Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.50-RT 761/2.00-RT 701 · Structure no. 000000000004315

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTheta Mill Road
CrossesE. Little Seneca Creek
Location1.50-RT 761/2.00-RT 701
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17227, -79.10422
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic171 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$734.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Theta Mill Road over E. Little Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.