US Bridges

Lincoln RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.35 to 788 & 0.85 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000015696

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
678
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln RD over Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 93 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 678 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,031 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.35 to 788 & 0.85 to 631
RouteCounty Highway 763
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79999, -79.40726
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2019)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Lincoln 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lincoln RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.