US Bridges

Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.14 Rt 758 - 1.02 Rt 829 · Structure no. 000000000001715

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck is a steel culvert carrying Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesScenic Highway
CrossesWet Weath Trib Mossy Ck
Location0.14 Rt 758 - 1.02 Rt 829
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.30731, -79.1055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2022)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck carry?

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

How long is Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Scenic Highway over Wet Weath Trib Mossy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.