US Bridges

Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .02 from 616&.67 Orangeco · Structure no. 000000000008977

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 49 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 3,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,168 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthew Mill Road
CrossesPreddy Creek
Location.02 from 616&.67 Orangeco
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20784, -78.36043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,404 (2022)
Projected traffic4,168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Matthew Mill Road over Preddy 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 Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek carry?

About 3,404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.