US Bridges

Rushville RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.45 to 810 - 0.45 to 752 · Structure no. 000000000016093

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rushville RD over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rushville RD over Muddy Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 728 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRushville RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.45 to 810 - 0.45 to 752
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.43196, -78.97994
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2022)
Projected traffic728 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rushville RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rushville RD over Muddy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rushville RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rushville RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rushville RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.