US Bridges

Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek

PoorPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.68 Rt 741 - 0.04 Rt 875 · Structure no. 000000000002266

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMoffett Branch RD
CrossesMoffetts Creek
Location0.68 Rt 741 - 0.04 Rt 875
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28713, -79.10684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2019)
Projected traffic465 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$24 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.