US Bridges

Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek

Good

Scott County, Virginia · 0.0 FR 709 & 0.0 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000029422

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 389 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLunsford Mill RD
CrossesHilton Creek
Location0.0 FR 709 & 0.0 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 689
Coordinates36.64904, -82.45969
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2022)
Projected traffic389 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lunsford Mill RD over Hilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.