US Bridges

Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · .74M to 793 &.02M to 23 · Structure no. 000000000016684

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 514 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Plant RD
CrossesBig Moccasin Creek
Location.74M to 793 &.02M to 23
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63683, -82.55804
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2022)
Projected traffic514 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Plant RD over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Water Plant RD over Big Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.