US Bridges

Wards Road over Mill Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.05 to 633N-1.95 to 633S · Structure no. 000000000025306

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wards Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wards Road over Mill Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 842 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWards Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.05 to 633N-1.95 to 633S
RouteCounty Highway 640
Coordinates37.11554, -79.24351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic577 (2022)
Projected traffic842 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wards Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wards Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Wards Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wards Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wards Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.