US Bridges

Main Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.31 to 39S & 0.04 to 39N · Structure no. 000000000015200

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,132 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.31 to 39S & 0.04 to 39N
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates37.98774, -79.49768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2022)
Projected traffic1,132 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.