US Bridges

Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.46 to 643 - 0.06 to 767 · Structure no. 000000000004920

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek in Charlotte 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMossing Ford Road
CrossesRoanoke Creek
Location0.46 to 643 - 0.06 to 767
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96657, -78.65322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2018)
Projected traffic374 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$877 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek built?

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

What condition is Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.