US Bridges

Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek

Fair

Northumberland County, Virginia · 0.3MRTE679 - 0.5 MRTE669_ · Structure no. 000000000030014

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBalls Neck Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3MRTE679 - 0.5 MRTE669_
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyNorthumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79194, -76.36108
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balls Neck Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Balls Neck Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.