US Bridges

Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.62 Rt 835 - 0.91 Rt 734 · Structure no. 000000000002257

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 105 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMoffett Branch RD
CrossesElk Run
Location0.62 Rt 835 - 0.91 Rt 734
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25301, -79.10206
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$220 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run 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 Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Moffett Branch RD over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.