US Bridges

Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.80 from 229 .75 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000005648

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,245
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,017 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAlum Springs Road
CrossesMuddy Run
Location1.80 from 229 .75 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.55886, -78.00193
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2014)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alum Springs Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Alum Springs Road over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.