US Bridges

Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 42 - 1.20 Rt 617 · Structure no. 000000000016120

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWengers Mill RD
CrossesLinville Creek
Location0.05 Rt 42 - 1.20 Rt 617
RouteCounty Highway 753
Coordinates38.54637, -78.84401
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2022)
Projected traffic950 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wengers Mill RD over Linville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.