US Bridges

Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.01 to 763 & 1.15 to 705 · Structure no. 000000000015493

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,469 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Buena Vista RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 to 763 & 1.15 to 705
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79049, -79.4161
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2022)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Buena Vista RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Buena Vista RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.