US Bridges

Fincastle LN over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Wythe County, Virginia · .0M to 619E& .02M to 619W · Structure no. 000000000019802

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fincastle LN over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fincastle LN over Mill Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFincastle LN
CrossesMill Creek
Location.0M to 619E& .02M to 619W
RouteCounty Highway 760
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85888, -80.92919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fincastle LN over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Fincastle LN 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fincastle LN over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fincastle LN over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fincastle LN over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.