US Bridges

Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .06M to 606 & 1.64M TO680 · Structure no. 000000000016503

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMoccasin Ridge RD
CrossesCopper Creek
Location.06M to 606 & 1.64M TO680
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79059, -82.28149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2014)
Projected traffic81 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 Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek built?

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

What condition is Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Moccasin Ridge RD over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.