US Bridges

Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.0 RTE746;1.1 RTE747 · Structure no. 000000000029615

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Olivet. Road
CrossesMooman Creek
Location1.0 RTE746;1.1 RTE747
RouteCounty Highway 745
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28501, -79.56633
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2019)
Projected traffic103 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$105.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Olivet. Road over Mooman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.