US Bridges

Route 211 over Mill Creek

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 646 - 0.10 Rt 766 · Structure no. 000000000013057

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 211 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 211 over Mill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 74 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 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 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,096 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 211
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.70 Rt 646 - 0.10 Rt 766
RouteU.S. Route 211
Coordinates38.65697, -78.51224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,875 (2022)
Projected traffic10,096 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$141 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 211 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Route 211 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 211 over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 211 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 211 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.