US Bridges

Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 730; 0.10 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000018989

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMill Creek Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.90 FR 730; 0.10 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates36.72837, -81.68138
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2017)
Projected traffic314 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.