US Bridges

Beard RD over Moffatts Creek

Poor

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.78 to Acl & 0.03 to 252 · Structure no. 000000000015677

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beard RD over Moffatts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beard RD over Moffatts Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeard RD
CrossesMoffatts Creek
Location1.78 to Acl & 0.03 to 252
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95088, -79.29894
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beard RD over Moffatts Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beard RD over Moffatts Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Beard RD over Moffatts Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beard RD over Moffatts Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beard RD over Moffatts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.