US Bridges

Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.01-NCL GALAX;0.65-RT849 · Structure no. 000000000004740

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD/726
CrossesMill Creek #2
Location0.01-NCL GALAX;0.65-RT849
RouteCounty Highway 726
Coordinates36.68861, -80.90444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$717 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.