US Bridges

Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.05 to 614 & 2.73 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000002450

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSam Snead HWY
CrossesMuddy Run
Location0.05 to 614 & 2.73 to 622
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10359, -79.77012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2022)
Projected traffic561 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$43 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sam Snead HWY over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.