US Bridges

Big Moccasin RD over Big Moccasin Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 1.35 FR 687 - 0.75 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000023557

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Moccasin RD over Big Moccasin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Moccasin RD over Big Moccasin Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Moccasin RD
CrossesBig Moccasin Creek
Location1.35 FR 687 - 0.75 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70186, -82.43007
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2022)
Projected traffic462 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Big Moccasin RD over Big Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Moccasin 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 February 2025.

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

About 414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Moccasin RD over Big Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Big Moccasin RD over Big Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.