US Bridges

Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · 10.43MTO 80& .01MTO Tazco · Structure no. 000000000016340

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,620 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSwords Creek Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location10.43MTO 80& .01MTO Tazco
RouteState Highway 67
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08532, -81.86397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$94.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swords Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Swords Creek Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.