US Bridges

Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 1.42 Miles to Route 10 · Structure no. 000000000010400

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek is a other culvert carrying Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,430 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMuddy Cross Drive
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.42 Miles to Route 10
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates36.92279, -76.60366
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2014)
Projected traffic3,430 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 Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Muddy Cross Drive over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.