US Bridges

Newport RD over Moffatts Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 252 - 1.83 Rt 726 · Structure no. 000000000002019

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newport RD over Moffatts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Newport RD over Moffatts Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesNewport RD
CrossesMoffatts Creek
Location0.02 Rt 252 - 1.83 Rt 726
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99187, -79.30275
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2019)
Projected traffic147 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$68 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newport RD over Moffatts Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newport RD over Moffatts 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 2024.

How much traffic does Newport RD over Moffatts Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Newport RD over Moffatts Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Newport RD over Moffatts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.