US Bridges

Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill

Fair

King William County, Virginia · 3.1M RTE 608-0.4M RTE 609 · Structure no. 000000000010659

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchel Mill Rd.
CrossesMitchell Mill
Location3.1M RTE 608-0.4M RTE 609
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.8319, -77.16396
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchel Mill Rd. over Mitchell Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.