US Bridges

Viewtown Road over Moss Creek

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.66 FR 611 & .40 to 646 · Structure no. 000000000014741

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viewtown Road over Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Viewtown Road over Moss Creek in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,728 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesViewtown Road
CrossesMoss Creek
Location1.66 FR 611 & .40 to 646
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64721, -78.03286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viewtown Road over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viewtown Road over Moss Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Viewtown Road over Moss Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Viewtown Road over Moss Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Viewtown Road over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.