US Bridges

Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.41 FR 83N -4.57 to 83W · Structure no. 000000000005786

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 3,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,367 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDante Mtn. Road
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.41 FR 83N -4.57 to 83W
RouteState Highway 63
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16228, -82.36011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,020 (2022)
Projected traffic3,367 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dante Mtn. Road over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.