US Bridges

Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 733 - 1.57 Rt 736 · Structure no. 000000000002371

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDudley Farm RD
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location0.04 Rt 733 - 1.57 Rt 736
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26185, -79.10115
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2019)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$22 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dudley Farm 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dudley Farm RD over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.