US Bridges

Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.0M to 697 & .60M to 679 · Structure no. 000000000016382

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 6 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 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Valley RD
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location1.0M to 697 & .60M to 679
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76876, -82.25091
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2022)
Projected traffic521 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Valley RD over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.