US Bridges

Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 752 - 0.06 Rt 760 · Structure no. 000000000016073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Clinton Pike
CrossesMuddy Creek @ Mt Clinton
Location0.04 Rt 752 - 0.06 Rt 760
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48642, -78.96057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2022)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Clinton Pike over Muddy Creek @ Mt Clinton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.