US Bridges

Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .20M to 678 & 2.1M to 613 · Structure no. 000000000016375

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 109 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesMoccasin Ridge Rd.
CrossesCopper Creek
Location.20M to 678 & 2.1M to 613
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates36.79093, -82.27937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2014)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Ridge Rd. over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.