Stella Road over Mill Creek
FairPatrick County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 833;1.50 Rt 628 · Structure no. 000000000013374
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stella Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stella Road over Mill Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stella Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stella Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Stella Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Stella Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stella Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.