Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek
PoorAugusta County, Virginia · 0.29 Rt 42 - 0.00 Rt 607 · Structure no. 000000000002233
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.