US Bridges

N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · 1.05 from 654 &.15 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000029350

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,682 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,741 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesN Blue Ridge Tpk
CrossesMulatto Run
Location1.05 from 654 &.15 to 651
RouteState Highway 231
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44228, -78.27031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,682 (2022)
Projected traffic4,741 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run carry?

About 3,682 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Blue Ridge Tpk over Mulatto Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.