US Bridges

Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 16.2 TO72NORTH;5.2 Clport · Structure no. 000000000016599

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesClinch River HWY
CrossesMill Creek
Location16.2 TO72NORTH;5.2 Clport
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.70963, -82.65529
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic287 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Clinch River HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Clinch River HWY over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.