US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek

Good

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .5 FR 600 & .4 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000028021

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesSeay Creek
Location.5 FR 600 & .4 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates37.00042, -78.03346
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$220 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Seay 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Seay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.