Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · .08M to 71E & .31M to 71W · Structure no. 000000000016924
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek in Scott 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gillenwater Loop 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gillenwater Loop over Big Moccasin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.