US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.03 to 263 - 2.35 to 726 · Structure no. 000000000017109

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.03 to 263 - 2.35 to 726
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77044, -78.74914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$42 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD 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 December 2023.

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

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.