US Bridges

Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 664 - 0.13 Rt 623 · Structure no. 000000000001975

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek in Augusta 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 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 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 394 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHowardsville Trnpk
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.10 Rt 664 - 0.13 Rt 623
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.98064, -78.95327
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2019)
Projected traffic394 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek built?

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

What condition is Howardsville Trnpk over Back 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Howardsville Trnpk over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.