US Bridges

Moody Road over Walls Run

PoorPosted for load

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 693 & 0.20 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000014124

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Road over Walls Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moody Road over Walls Run in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMoody Road
CrossesWalls Run
Location1.90 FR 693 & 0.20 to 10
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25286, -77.15851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.2 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody Road over Walls Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody Road over Walls Run 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 Moody Road over Walls Run carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Moody Road over Walls Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Road over Walls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.