US Bridges

Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.47 to 609 1.43SUSSEX C · Structure no. 000000000017769

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
4 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 and reconstructed in 1985, 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.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 19 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
Location1.47 to 609 1.43SUSSEX C
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80329, -77.20731
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228 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. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Neck Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.