US Bridges

Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.88 to 726 & 0.92 to 725 · Structure no. 000000000015360

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrownsburg Turnpik
CrossesMoffatts Creek
Location0.88 to 726 & 0.92 to 725
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates37.9629, -79.30656
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts 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 October 2024.

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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsburg Turnpik over Moffatts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.