US Bridges

Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek

Good

Scott County, Virginia · .05FRRT613;1.25TORT71 · Structure no. 000000000016844

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesGate Road
CrossesBig Moccasin Creek
Location.05FRRT613;1.25TORT71
RouteCounty Highway 687
Coordinates36.69364, -82.44904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$218.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Gate Road over Big Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.