US Bridges

Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.13-RT.29/0.13-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000030484

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune Lane
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.13-RT.29/0.13-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 838
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79658, -78.86356
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortune Lane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Fortune Lane over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.