US Bridges

Old Mill Road over Deep Creek

Poor

Chesapeake city, Virginia · 0.03 MI to Jean Ct · Structure no. 000000000030267

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Mill Road over Deep Creek in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.03 MI to Jean Ct
RouteCity Street 17
Coordinates36.75478, -76.3627
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Road over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.