US Bridges

Moores Ferry Road over Is 95

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · .95 from 621/1.05 to 301 · Structure no. 000000000009116

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Ferry Road over Is 95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Ferry Road over Is 95 in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMoores Ferry Road
CrossesIs 95
Location.95 from 621/1.05 to 301
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates36.60551, -77.56452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2022)
Projected traffic2,026 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Ferry Road over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Ferry Road over Is 95 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Moores Ferry Road over Is 95 carry?

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

How long is Moores Ferry Road over Is 95?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Ferry Road over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.