US Bridges

Mcmullen Mill Road over South River

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .05 from End & .20 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000009012

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmullen Mill Road over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcmullen Mill Road over South River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 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 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMcmullen Mill Road
CrossesSouth River
Location.05 from End & .20 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34817, -78.45753
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2020)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mcmullen Mill Road over South River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mcmullen Mill Road over South River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcmullen Mill Road over South River carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mcmullen Mill Road over South River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmullen Mill Road over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.