US Bridges

Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · .35 FR 71;3.50 to Endmain · Structure no. 000000000016806

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral Hill Lane
CrossesBig Moccasin Creek
Location.35 FR 71;3.50 to Endmain
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67173, -82.52635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$247.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Hill Lane over Big Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.