US Bridges

Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 11 - 0.40 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000016157

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoores Mill RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.90 Rt 11 - 0.40 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 796
Coordinates38.58854, -78.70181
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill RD over Smith 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.