US Bridges

Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.80 FR 653;0.10 to 643E · Structure no. 000000000018631

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTip Top Rd.
CrossesMud Fork Creek
Location1.80 FR 653;0.10 to 643E
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21971, -81.4552
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic186 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 Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Tip Top Rd. over Mud Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.