US Bridges

Tower Road over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .10MTO613&2.75MTOWASHCOLN · Structure no. 000000000023885

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Road over Moccasin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tower Road over Moccasin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Road
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location.10MTO613&2.75MTOWASHCOLN
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73795, -82.32349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2014)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Tower Road over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Road 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 Tower Road over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Tower Road over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Road over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.