US Bridges

Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run

Fair

Richmond County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE621-1.7M RTE637 · Structure no. 000000000025636

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMenokon Rd.
CrossesMuddy Run
Location0.7M RTE621-1.7M RTE637
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyRichmond County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00503, -76.78813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Menokon Rd. over Muddy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Menokon Rd. over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.