US Bridges

Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · 1.30-RKE CO;1.00-RTE 621 · Structure no. 000000000005517

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek is a concrete slab carrying Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 40 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMiller COVE/RTE620
CrossesTrout Creek
Location1.30-RKE CO;1.00-RTE 621
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates37.39202, -80.19917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Miller COVE/RTE620 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.