Route 686 over Mill Creek
FairSouthampton County, Virginia · 2.50 to 258 /2.00 to 680 · Structure no. 000000000017887
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 686 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 686 over Mill Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 686 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 686 over Mill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 686 over Mill Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Route 686 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 686 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.