US Bridges

Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .01M to 67 & .29M to 623 · Structure no. 000000000016417

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek is a concrete slab carrying Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,030 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Creek Road
CrossesSwords Creek
Location.01M to 67 & .29M to 623
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05829, -81.92889
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2015)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Creek Road over Swords 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Creek Road over Swords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.