US Bridges

N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.34 to 763 & 0.35 to 39 · Structure no. 000000000015176

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Lee Highway Nbl
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.34 to 763 & 0.35 to 39
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.80456, -79.40645
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2022)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lee Highway Nbl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Lee Highway Nbl over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.