US Bridges

James River Drive over Mill Run

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 2.63 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 40 · Structure no. 000000000018173

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Drive over Mill Run is a concrete tee beam carrying James River Drive over Mill Run in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,731 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Drive
CrossesMill Run
Location2.63 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 40
RouteState Highway 10
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17964, -77.013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$127 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James River Drive over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is James River Drive over Mill Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does James River Drive over Mill Run carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James River Drive over Mill Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns James River Drive over Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.