US Bridges

Moore Street over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.08 Cumb ST 0.07 Scot ST · Structure no. 000000000019991

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Street over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moore Street over Beaver Creek in Bristol city, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoore Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.08 Cumb ST 0.07 Scot ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.59788, -82.18252
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic491 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Moore Street over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Moore Street over Beaver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Moore Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Moore Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.