US Bridges

County Route 31 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.12 Miles E. of CR 31/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A212

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 31 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 31 over Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 31
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.12 Miles E. of CR 31/1
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.8156, -80.6027
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 County Route 31 over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 31 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 31 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 31 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 31 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.