Mellen Street over Mill Creek
FairHampton city, Virginia · 0.10FORT MONRO/1.04 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000020361
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 566 ft
- 25 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,324
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mellen Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mellen Street over Mill Creek in Hampton city, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 2,324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,591 by 2045. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mellen Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Mellen Street 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mellen Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,324 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mellen Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mellen Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.