US Bridges

Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch

GoodPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · .72 M to 11 & .1 M to 720 · Structure no. 000000000019708

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch is a concrete slab carrying Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,007 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesAtkins Mill Road
CrossesSpiller Branch
Location.72 M to 11 & .1 M to 720
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93249, -81.02917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2017)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins Mill Road over Spiller Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.