US Bridges

Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.54-RT221; 2.61-SCLSALEM · Structure no. 000000000014970

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older 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 22,791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,412 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElectric RD/419
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location0.54-RT221; 2.61-SCLSALEM
RouteState Highway 419
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2334, -80.01675
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 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 traffic22,791 (2022)
Projected traffic25,412 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Electric RD/419 over Mudlick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 22,791 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek?

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

Who owns Electric RD/419 over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.