US Bridges

Maury River Road over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.07 to 42 & 0.10 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000015194

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maury River Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maury River Road over Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaury River Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.07 to 42 & 0.10 to 746
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates37.98661, -79.49473
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2022)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maury River Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maury River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maury River Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maury River Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maury River Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.