US Bridges

Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .9 to R772 & 1.2 to R609 · Structure no. 000000000008903

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 629 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Pond DR
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location.9 to R772 & 1.2 to R609
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61096, -80.90472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2014)
Projected traffic629 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond DR over Chestnut 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 2025.

How much traffic does Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Pond DR over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.