US Bridges

U. S. 1 over Miles Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.12 FR 615 & 1.43 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000011840

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 1 over Miles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U. S. 1 over Miles Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 98 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 2,499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,325 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesU. S. 1
CrossesMiles Creek
Location1.12 FR 615 & 1.43 to 663
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates36.63345, -78.21799
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2022)
Projected traffic3,325 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$221 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U. S. 1 over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is U. S. 1 over Miles 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U. S. 1 over Miles Creek carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is U. S. 1 over Miles Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns U. S. 1 over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.