US Bridges

Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.23 Rt 747 - 0.80 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000001994

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 115 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKyles Mill RD
CrossesMossy Creek
Location0.23 Rt 747 - 0.80 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates38.35193, -79.04877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Kyles Mill RD over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.