US Bridges

Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay

Fair

Virginia Beach city, Virginia · 1.00GUM BRGR/0.10PLE Ride · Structure no. 000000000022174

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMuddy Creek Road
CrossesBranch North Bay
Location1.00GUM BRGR/0.10PLE Ride
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVirginia Beach city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67972, -75.98396
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic173 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Creek Road over Branch North Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.