US Bridges

Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · King George-Stafford Line · Structure no. 000000000010542

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 11,669 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,038 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Hwy. (wbl)
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationKing George-Stafford Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26059, -77.34161
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,669 (2022)
Projected traffic17,038 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Hwy. (wbl) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek carry?

About 11,669 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Hwy. (wbl) over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.