US Bridges

Miller Cove Road over Trout Creek

Good

Craig County, Virginia · .3 RTE 621; 1.8 Rke CO · Structure no. 000000000031101

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Cove Road over Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Cove Road over Trout Creek in Craig County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMiller Cove Road
CrossesTrout Creek
Location.3 RTE 621; 1.8 Rke CO
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates37.40158, -80.20131
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Road over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Cove Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Cove Road over Trout Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Miller Cove Road over Trout Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Cove Road over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.