US Bridges

Newell Road over Miles Creek

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Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .9 FR 626 & .5 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000011956

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell Road over Miles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newell Road over Miles Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 332 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNewell Road
CrossesMiles Creek
Location.9 FR 626 & .5 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61704, -78.04974
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic306 (2016)
Projected traffic332 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$370 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newell Road over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newell Road over Miles 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 Newell Road over Miles Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Newell Road over Miles Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Newell Road over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.