US Bridges

Moffett Drive over Stream

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .15 FR 17 & 0.00 to End · Structure no. 000000000025067

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett Drive over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Moffett Drive over Stream in Fauquier 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 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMoffett Drive
CrossesStream
Location.15 FR 17 & 0.00 to End
Coordinates38.74142, -77.8074
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Moffett Drive over Stream built?

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

What condition is Moffett Drive over Stream 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 Moffett Drive over Stream carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moffett Drive over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Moffett Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.