US Bridges

Orchard DR over Mill Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.03 to 1315- 0.08 to 263 · Structure no. 000000000029880

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard DR over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Orchard DR over Mill Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrchard DR
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.03 to 1315- 0.08 to 263
RouteCounty Highway 698
Coordinates38.74545, -78.64753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Orchard DR over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard DR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Orchard DR over Mill Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Orchard DR over Mill Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard DR over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.