US Bridges

Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 747 - 0.07 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000002354

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,559 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIron Works RD
CrossesMossy Creek
Location0.04 Rt 747 - 0.07 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 809
Coordinates38.35748, -79.03091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2021)
Projected traffic1,559 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Works RD over Mossy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Works RD over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.