US Bridges

Miller RD over Foltz Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.70 to 701 - 0.05 to 717 · Structure no. 000000000017246

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over Foltz Creek is a steel culvert carrying Miller RD over Foltz Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiller RD
CrossesFoltz Creek
Location1.70 to 701 - 0.05 to 717
RouteCounty Highway 702
Coordinates38.85484, -78.75075
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Miller RD over Foltz Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD over Foltz 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Miller RD over Foltz Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Miller RD over Foltz Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Miller RD over Foltz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.