US Bridges

Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.10 to 631 & 0.30 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000015514

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMuddy Lane
CrossesTrib Kerrs Creek
Location0.10 to 631 & 0.30 to 632
RouteCounty Highway 638
Coordinates37.84869, -79.5157
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2017)
Projected traffic96 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Lane over Trib Kerrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.