US Bridges

Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 7.2MTOPULCOLN&.10MTO610 · Structure no. 000000000019776

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMillers Creek Rd.
CrossesMillers Creek
Location7.2MTOPULCOLN&.10MTO610
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates36.98112, -80.94459
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Millers Creek Rd. over Millers 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 September 2023.

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

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.