US Bridges

Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0195221 ROANO0139WCL Roan · Structure no. 000000000021667

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,142
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,623 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrandon Avenue
CrossesMudlick Run
Location0195221 ROANO0139WCL Roan
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26181, -80.00068
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,142 (2022)
Projected traffic19,623 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run carry?

About 19,142 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon Avenue over Mudlick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.