US Bridges

Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek

Fair

Essex County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE17-1.1M RTE615 · Structure no. 000000000006148

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek in Essex 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 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 737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 755 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEssex Mill Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7M RTE17-1.1M RTE615
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.86123, -76.84624
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
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 inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic755 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Essex Mill Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.