US Bridges

Skyline Road over Miles Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 854 & 0.9 to 657 · Structure no. 000000000024650

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Road over Miles Creek is a steel culvert carrying Skyline Road over Miles Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Road
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.55 FR 854 & 0.9 to 657
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74971, -78.19759
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2019)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
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$119 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Road over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline Road over Miles Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Skyline Road over Miles Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Skyline Road over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.