US Bridges

OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.13-RTE221S; 0.10-RT1652 · Structure no. 000000000015143

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek is a concrete slab carrying OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 8,392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,585 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOLDCAVESPRNGRD1663
CrossesBranch Mudlick Creek
Location0.13-RTE221S; 0.10-RT1652
RouteCounty Highway 1663
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22613, -80.01334
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,392 (2022)
Projected traffic10,585 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek carry?

About 8,392 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns OLDCAVESPRNGRD1663 over Branch Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.