US Bridges

Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .60 to 812 & 1.50 FR 78 · Structure no. 000000000019457

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2 is a concrete slab carrying Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2 in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoda Road
CrossesMud Lick Creek #2
Location.60 to 812 & 1.50 FR 78
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94955, -82.81644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2022)
Projected traffic729 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2 carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roda Road over Mud Lick Creek #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.