US Bridges

Middle River RD over Moffett Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.19 to 613 - 1.83 to 736 · Structure no. 000000000002238

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle River RD over Moffett Creek is a concrete slab carrying Middle River RD over Moffett Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMiddle River RD
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location2.19 to 613 - 1.83 to 736
RouteCounty Highway 732
Coordinates38.24434, -79.08449
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle River RD over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle River RD over Moffett 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Middle River RD over Moffett Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Middle River RD over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Middle River RD over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.