US Bridges

Trents Mill Road over Willis River

Fair

Cumberland County, Virginia · 0.95-RT.627 / 0.05-RT.650 · Structure no. 000000000005743

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trents Mill Road over Willis River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Trents Mill Road over Willis River in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,528 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesTrents Mill Road
CrossesWillis River
Location0.95-RT.627 / 0.05-RT.650
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55475, -78.28833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2022)
Projected traffic1,528 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Trents Mill Road over Willis River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trents Mill Road over Willis River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Trents Mill Road over Willis River carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trents Mill Road over Willis River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Trents Mill Road over Willis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.