US Bridges

Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 1.4M to 697& .20M to 679 · Structure no. 000000000016383

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218
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 1974, so it is 51 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 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 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
Location1.4M to 697& .20M to 679
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76828, -82.25586
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2022)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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 March 2024.

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

About 218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Valley RD over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.