US Bridges

Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek

FairPosted for load

Roanoke city, Virginia · 000311 0032LEE Hi R · Structure no. 000000000021611

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,695
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,005 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMudlick Road
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location000311 0032LEE Hi R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26113, -80.00085
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,695 (2022)
Projected traffic3,005 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$109 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mudlick Road over Mudlick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 2,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Mudlick Road over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.