Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadTazewell County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 643; 0.65 to 697 · Structure no. 000000000027010
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loop Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Loop Road over Mud Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.