US Bridges

Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE622-0.5M RTE621 · Structure no. 000000000012782

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKissinger Spring R
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0M RTE622-0.5M RTE621
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyNorthumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99909, -76.57304
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Kissinger Spring R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kissinger Spring R over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.