US Bridges

Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.00-GALAXCL;0.80-RTE849 · Structure no. 000000000004742

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek RD/726
CrossesMill Creek #1
Location0.00-GALAXCL;0.80-RTE849
RouteCity Street 726
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68721, -80.90317
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2007)
Projected traffic298 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$852 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1 built?

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

What condition is Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1 carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD/726 over Mill Creek #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.