US Bridges

Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · .35 from 681 & .40 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000011485

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFredericks Hall RD
CrossesMill Pond Creek
Location.35 from 681 & .40 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates37.99173, -77.82674
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2022)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Fredericks Hall RD over Mill Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.