US Bridges

County Route 68 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.83 Miles N. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000013A172

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 68 over Muddy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 68 over Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 68
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.83 Miles N. of CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 6800
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77029, -80.64025
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Route 68 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 68 over Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 68 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 68 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 68 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.