US Bridges

Moores Ferry Road over Fountains Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.90 Miles from Route 301 · Structure no. 000000000009115

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Ferry Road over Fountains Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Moores Ferry Road over Fountains Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 1,817 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,026 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Ferry Road
CrossesFountains Creek
Location1.90 Miles from Route 301
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59466, -77.57203
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2022)
Projected traffic2,026 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$675 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Ferry Road over Fountains Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Ferry Road over 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moores Ferry Road over Fountains Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Ferry Road over Fountains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.