US Bridges

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.60 726 -0.40 Rockingham · Structure no. 000000000024628

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Creek RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.60 726 -0.40 Rockingham
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates38.72108, -78.80057
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic112 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek RD over Mill 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 September 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Mill Creek RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.