US Bridges

Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 777 - 0.25 Rt 772 · Structure no. 000000000016235

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 189 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrist Mill RD
CrossesWest Fork Linville Creek
Location0.03 Rt 777 - 0.25 Rt 772
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates38.51899, -78.89077
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2021)
Projected traffic189 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Grist Mill RD over West Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grist Mill RD over West Fork Linville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.