US Bridges

Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek

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Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 752 - 1.00 Rt 33 · Structure no. 000000000031353

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeatwole RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.01 Rt 752 - 1.00 Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.4809, -78.968
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heatwole 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Heatwole RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.