US Bridges

Farmers Drive over Mill Creek

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.57 to 636 & 0.13 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000012709

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Drive over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Farmers Drive over Mill Creek in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 3,908 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,706 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmers Drive
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.57 to 636 & 0.13 to 659
RouteState Highway 273
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5205, -76.82351
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,908 (2022)
Projected traffic5,706 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$132 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmers Drive over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Drive over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farmers Drive over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,908 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Farmers Drive over Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Drive over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.