US Bridges

Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 2.58 Miles from Route 632 · Structure no. 000000000009113

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Ferry Road
CrossesBranch Fountains Creek
Location2.58 Miles from Route 632
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.55321, -77.58649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2017)
Projected traffic430 by 2045
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$126 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Ferry Road over Branch Fountains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.