US Bridges

Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · 2.10FROM 729 & 1.15 TO738 · Structure no. 000000000005643

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run is a steel culvert carrying Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScotts Mill Road
CrossesMuddy Run
Location2.10FROM 729 & 1.15 TO738
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates38.53155, -78.06694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2014)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Scotts Mill Road over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.