US Bridges

US 220 F over Mill Creek

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 220/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A067

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 F over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 220 F over Mill Creek in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 220 F
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.06 MI S of CR 220/5 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25228, -78.91704
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 220 F over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 F 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 220 F over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 220 F over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 F over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.