US Bridges

Barnes Road over Moody Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.88 to 601 - 1.20 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000004861

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Moody Creek is a steel culvert carrying Barnes Road over Moody Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesMoody Creek
Location0.88 to 601 - 1.20 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82004, -78.57356
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Road over Moody Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Road over Moody 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Moody Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Barnes Road over Moody Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Barnes Road over Moody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.