US Bridges

Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 682; 0.70 Rt 615 · Structure no. 000000000007584

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 416 vehicles a day, projected to reach 607 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Road / 686
CrossesOldfield Creek
Location0.40 Rt 682; 0.70 Rt 615
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95355, -80.30281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic416 (2022)
Projected traffic607 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Moore Road / 686 over Oldfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.