Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadWythe County, Virginia · .20M to 721 & .00M to 602 · Structure no. 000000000019803
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francis Mill Road over Francis 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Francis Mill Road over Francis Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.