US Bridges

Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.64 to 726 & 1.16 to 725 · Structure no. 000000000015354

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrownsburg Turnpik
CrossesMoffatts Creek
Location0.64 to 726 & 1.16 to 725
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates37.95951, -79.30724
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.