US Bridges

Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.97 Rt 730 - 0.15 Rt 759 · Structure no. 000000000002218

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 80 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStover Shop RD
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location0.97 Rt 730 - 0.15 Rt 759
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29659, -79.16415
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
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$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Stover Shop RD over Moffett 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Stover Shop RD over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.