US Bridges

Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend)

Good

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.8M RTE301-4.2M Essx Cl · Structure no. 000000000004368

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend) in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 92 years old, older 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 2,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,019 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTidewater Trail
CrossesMill Creek (peumansend)
Location1.8M RTE301-4.2M Essx Cl
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates38.14644, -77.17627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating84.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,753 (2022)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend) built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend) carry?

About 2,753 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Tidewater Trail over Mill Creek (peumansend)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.