US Bridges

Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.35-RTE 52; 0.40-RTE772 · Structure no. 000000000030170

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle Vine Road
CrossesMill Creek No. 2
Location0.35-RTE 52; 0.40-RTE772
RouteCounty Highway 749
Coordinates36.81976, -80.78401
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic405 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$634 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2 carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Little Vine Road over Mill Creek No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.