Route 16 over Mill Creek
FairGrayson County, Virginia · 3.57 to 58; 2.1 Trout Dal · Structure no. 000000000008693
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,376
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 16 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 16 over Mill Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 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 1,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 16 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 16 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 16 over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 16 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Route 16 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.