US Bridges

Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek

Good

Giles County, Virginia · .85-NARROWS; .12-RTE 100 · Structure no. 000000000025745

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,671 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe Street / 61
CrossesMill Creek
Location.85-NARROWS; .12-RTE 100
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates37.33, -80.81203
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,671 (2022)
Projected traffic6,820 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$143.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street / 61 over Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street / 61 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.