US Bridges

Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.40 from 766&1.50 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000005647

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run is a steel culvert carrying Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 years old, older 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 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,024 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Hollow Road
CrossesBranch of Muddy Run
Location1.40 from 766&1.50 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.53339, -77.99979
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dutch Hollow Road over Branch of Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.