US Bridges

Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .60 FR 663 & 1.7 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000005634

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Zion Church RD
CrossesMuddy Run
Location.60 FR 663 & 1.7 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.5615, -77.92493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2022)
Projected traffic531 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion Church RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Church RD over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.