Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek
FairRussell County, Virginia · .20M to 623 & .65M to 842 · Structure no. 000000000016419
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek is a concrete slab carrying Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,001 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Miller Creek Road over Hess 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Miller Creek Road over Hess Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.