US Bridges

Mill Lane over Towne Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.05 MI E US 460 Bus · Structure no. 000000000029300

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,002
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Lane over Towne Branch is a steel culvert carrying Mill Lane over Towne Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,002 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,923 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesMill Lane
CrossesTowne Branch
Location0.05 MI E US 460 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.13847, -80.41391
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2022)
Projected traffic2,923 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Lane over Towne Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Lane over Towne Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Lane over Towne Branch carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mill Lane over Towne Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Mill Lane over Towne Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.