US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.07 Rt 613 - 0.03 Rt 747 · Structure no. 000000000016080

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 2,756 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,073 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesMossy Creek
Location1.07 Rt 613 - 0.03 Rt 747
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38688, -79.01427
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,756 (2022)
Projected traffic3,073 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Mossy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek carry?

About 2,756 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.