US Bridges

Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.71 Rt 693 - 0.13 Rt 682 · Structure no. 000000000025117

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek is a concrete frame carrying Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 501 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMiddlebrook RD
CrossesMoffatts Creek
Location0.71 Rt 693 - 0.13 Rt 682
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates38.01792, -79.27474
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2022)
Projected traffic501 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlebrook RD over Moffatts 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Middlebrook RD over Moffatts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.