Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek
GoodCumberland County, Virginia · Cumberland-Powhatan Cl · Structure no. 000000000013864
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,027
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 2,027 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,260 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek carry?
About 2,027 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cartersville Road over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.