US Bridges

Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek

Good

King George County, Virginia · 0.0M K.G.CO-0.0M Staff CO · Structure no. 000000000010559

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek in King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChapel Green Rd.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.0M K.G.CO-0.0M Staff CO
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates38.28416, -77.3403
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic342 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Green Rd. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chapel Green Rd. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.