US Bridges

Moses Mill RD over Mill Race

FairPosted for load

Lexington city, Virginia · 0008DEAD End 001211 S · Structure no. 000000000020477

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moses Mill RD over Mill Race is a concrete tee beam carrying Moses Mill RD over Mill Race in Lexington city, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMoses Mill RD
CrossesMill Race
Location0008DEAD End 001211 S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLexington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79235, -79.42949
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic396 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$35 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moses Mill RD over Mill Race built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moses Mill RD over Mill Race 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Moses Mill RD over Mill Race carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Moses Mill RD over Mill Race?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Moses Mill RD over Mill Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.