US Bridges

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.93 to 11 & 4.62 to 710 · Structure no. 000000000015297

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 24,163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,830 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0081
CrossesRTE 716 & Mill Creek
Location0.93 to 11 & 4.62 to 710
RouteInterstate 81
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85283, -79.35829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,163 (2022)
Projected traffic28,830 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$285 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek carry?

About 24,163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0081 over RTE 716 & Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.