US Bridges

Moffett Branch RD over Moffett Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 42 - 0.00 Rt 875 · Structure no. 000000000024876

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Branch RD over Moffett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moffett Branch RD over Moffett Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMoffett Branch RD
CrossesMoffett Creek
Location0.70 Rt 42 - 0.00 Rt 875
RouteCounty Highway 739
Coordinates38.28747, -79.10765
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2019)
Projected traffic465 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moffett Branch RD over Moffett Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffett Branch 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 April 2023.

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

About 331 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Moffett Branch RD over Moffett Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Moffett Branch RD over Moffett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.