US Bridges

Dodson Road over Moss Creek

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .20 FR 642 & .63 to End · Structure no. 000000000014746

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Road over Moss Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dodson Road over Moss Creek in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDodson Road
CrossesMoss Creek
Location.20 FR 642 & .63 to End
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates38.63993, -78.03277
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dodson Road over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Dodson 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 Dodson Road over Moss Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dodson Road over Moss Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dodson Road over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.