US Bridges

Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek

Fair

Suffolk city, Virginia · 0.35 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 272 · Structure no. 000000000022085

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,788
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek in Suffolk city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,994 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreat Mill Highway
CrossesDucks Creek
Location0.35 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 272
RouteState Highway 189
Coordinates36.64179, -76.86916
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,788 (2022)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Mill Highway over Ducks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek carry?

About 1,788 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Great Mill Highway over Ducks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.