US Bridges

Bridge Street over Mill Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .02MTOTAZCOLN&.15MTOENDRT · Structure no. 000000000016522

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bridge Street over Mill Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location.02MTOTAZCOLN&.15MTOENDRT
RouteCounty Highway 726
Coordinates37.08404, -81.86358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2015)
Projected traffic558 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bridge Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bridge Street over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bridge Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.