Moonlight Road over Three Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreensville County, Virginia · 0.4 Mile from Route 301 · Structure no. 000000000009095
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moonlight Road over Three Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moonlight Road over Three Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moonlight Road over Three Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moonlight Road over Three 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Moonlight Road over Three Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Moonlight Road over Three Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Moonlight Road over Three Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.