US Bridges

Austinville Rd. over Mill Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .0M to 631 & 1.0M to 634 · Structure no. 000000000019689

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austinville Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Austinville Rd. over Mill Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAustinville Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location.0M to 631 & 1.0M to 634
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8591, -80.92904
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2022)
Projected traffic762 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Austinville Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austinville Rd. over Mill 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 April 2023.

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

About 683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Austinville Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Austinville Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.