US Bridges

County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.25 Miles N. of Wv 12 · Structure no. 00000000013A245

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 54/4
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.25 Miles N. of Wv 12
RouteCounty Highway 5404
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74806, -80.61787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 54/4 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 54/4 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.