Route 33 over Muddy Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 752 - 0.38 Rt 875 · Structure no. 000000000015761
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,891
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 33 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 33 over Muddy Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 10,891 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,143 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 33 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 33 over Muddy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 33 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 10,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 33 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Route 33 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.