US Bridges

Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.35MTO610&5.85MTOENDRTE. · Structure no. 000000000025911

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 354 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMillers Creek Rd.
CrossesMillers Creek
Location1.35MTO610&5.85MTOENDRTE.
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99474, -80.95817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$152.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

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 January 2024.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Millers Creek Rd. over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.