US Bridges

Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE611-0.7M RTE604 · Structure no. 000000000012776

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Mill Rd.
CrossesBush Mill Creek
Location1.0M RTE611-0.7M RTE604
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyNorthumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87704, -76.49502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic334 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Mill Rd. over Bush 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bush Mill Rd. over Bush Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.