US Bridges

South Middle RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.02 to 263 - 0.60 to 764 · Structure no. 000000000017110

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Middle RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Middle RD over Mill Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,404 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Middle RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.02 to 263 - 0.60 to 764
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates38.75531, -78.67022
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,156 (2022)
Projected traffic2,404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 South Middle RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Middle 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 South Middle RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Middle RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South Middle RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.