US Bridges

Hinton RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.28 Rt 732N-0.05 Rt 732S · Structure no. 000000000016113

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinton RD over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinton RD over Muddy Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 662 vehicles a day, projected to reach 762 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHinton RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.28 Rt 732N-0.05 Rt 732S
RouteCounty Highway 752
Coordinates38.46579, -78.97581
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2022)
Projected traffic762 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 Hinton RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hinton RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hinton RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hinton RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.