US Bridges

Radio Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. 680; 1.44 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000019748

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radio Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Radio Road over Mill Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 541 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRadio Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.00 Fr. 680; 1.44 to 729
RouteCounty Highway 679
Coordinates36.91692, -81.27223
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2017)
Projected traffic541 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Radio Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radio Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Radio Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Radio Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Radio Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.