US Bridges

Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.17 to 1054 & 0.01 TO763 · Structure no. 000000000030400

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLilly Bell RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.17 to 1054 & 0.01 TO763
RouteCounty Highway 1052
Coordinates37.79686, -79.40957
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2017)
Projected traffic113 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly Bell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lilly Bell RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.