US Bridges

Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.30 to 645 - 1.20 to 723 · Structure no. 000000000008050

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,116
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run is a concrete frame carrying Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 84 years old, older 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 4,116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,481 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Pk
CrossesLittle Buffalo Lick Run
Location0.30 to 645 - 1.20 to 723
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.11742, -78.11823
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,116 (2022)
Projected traffic5,481 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$139 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run carry?

About 4,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns Millwood Pk over Little Buffalo Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.