US Bridges

Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.45 Rt 752 - 0.05 Rt 613 · Structure no. 000000000016128

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSingers Glen RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.45 Rt 752 - 0.05 Rt 613
RouteCounty Highway 763
Coordinates38.51326, -78.94814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2022)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Singers Glen RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Singers Glen RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.