US Bridges

Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.04-RT1694; 0.00-RT1664 · Structure no. 000000000025344

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,255
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek in Roanoke 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 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 1,255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,443 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCresthill DR/1658
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location0.04-RT1694; 0.00-RT1664
RouteCounty Highway 1658
Coordinates37.23743, -80.01369
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2015)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$177.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek built?

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

What condition is Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cresthill DR/1658 over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.