US Bridges

Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .05 to Gate CY-.05 to 23 · Structure no. 000000000025683

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,710 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 23 Business
CrossesNS Rr;little Moccasin Ck
Location.05 to Gate CY-.05 to 23
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates36.63807, -82.5673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,883 (2022)
Projected traffic17,710 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck carry?

About 15,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Route 23 Business over NS Rr;little Moccasin Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.