US Bridges

Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.00 to 667 & 1.45 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000031340

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Trail
CrossesMoore Creek
Location0.00 to 667 & 1.45 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73567, -79.59688
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic262 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluegrass Trail over Moore 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Trail over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.