US Bridges

Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.30 Rt 756 - 0.10 Rt 728 · Structure no. 000000000002301

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill School RD
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location1.30 Rt 756 - 0.10 Rt 728
RouteCounty Highway 759
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29573, -79.15996
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Oak Hill School 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill School RD over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.