US Bridges

Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 632; 4.20 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000007834

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMuddy Fork RD 618
CrossesReed Creek
Location1.00 Rt 632; 4.20 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates36.81503, -79.85409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic555 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Fork RD 618 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.