US Bridges

Port Republic RD over Mill Creek

Poor

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 671 - 0.10 Rt 672 · Structure no. 000000000016010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Republic RD over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Port Republic RD over Mill Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,061 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPort Republic RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.50 Rt 671 - 0.10 Rt 672
RouteState Highway 253
Coordinates38.32407, -78.81569
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,436 (2022)
Projected traffic6,061 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Republic RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Port Republic RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Port Republic RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,436 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Port Republic RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Port Republic RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.