US Bridges

Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 760 - 0.61 Rt 837 · Structure no. 000000000001708

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic HWY
CrossesMoffetts Creek
Location0.02 Rt 760 - 0.61 Rt 837
RouteState Highway 42
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29354, -79.12547
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2022)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic HWY over Moffetts 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic HWY over Moffetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.