US Bridges

Constitution Route over Muddy Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.20-RT. 656/0.40-RT.705 · Structure no. 000000000004012

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Route over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Constitution Route over Muddy Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Route
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.20-RT. 656/0.40-RT.705
RouteState Highway 20
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64611, -78.50681
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,408 (2022)
Projected traffic4,286 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$163.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Route over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Route over Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Route over Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Route over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Route over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.