US Bridges

Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend)

FairPosted for load

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.5M RT17-8.5M RT2 · Structure no. 000000000004409

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend) is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend) in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,786 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl A.P. Hill Blvd
CrossesMill Creek (peumonsend)
Location2.5M RT17-8.5M RT2
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates38.13385, -77.23522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2022)
Projected traffic5,786 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend) carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl A.P. Hill Blvd over Mill Creek (peumonsend)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.