US Bridges

The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek

Fair

King and Queen County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE33-29.5M RTE360 · Structure no. 000000000010585

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek in King and Queen County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesThe Trail
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location0.8M RTE33-29.5M RTE360
RouteState Highway 14
CountyKing and Queen County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55775, -76.74363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2022)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Trail over Burnt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.