US Bridges

Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 1.15 to 616 - 0.96 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000018774

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek in Warren 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.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBucks Mill RD
CrossesPassage Creek
Location1.15 to 616 - 0.96 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97548, -78.26797
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$101 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek built?

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

What condition is Bucks Mill RD over Passage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bucks Mill RD over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.