US Bridges

Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 604/0.05 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000018303

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond is a concrete slab carrying Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Mill Road
CrossesSpring Mill Pond
Location1.00 FR 604/0.05 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02704, -76.99831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2014)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Mill Road over Spring Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.