US Bridges

Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 1.20 FR 730; 0.80 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000018988

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMill Creek Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.20 FR 730; 0.80 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates36.72088, -81.67858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2017)
Projected traffic314 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.