US Bridges

Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.78 Rt 603 & 0.61 Rt 826 · Structure no. 000000000012327

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 93 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEllett RD / 723
CrossesMill Branch
Location1.78 Rt 603 & 0.61 Rt 826
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16675, -80.38071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2022)
Projected traffic849 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$531.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ellett RD / 723 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.