US Bridges

Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.48 Mi. to Int. Rte. 609 · Structure no. 000000000017768

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Neck Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.48 Mi. to Int. Rte. 609
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80349, -77.20671
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$141 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Neck Road over Raccoon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.