US Bridges

Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 664 - 0.23 Rt 623 · Structure no. 000000000001976

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 394 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesHowardsville Trnpk
CrossesTrib Back Creek
Location0.00 Rt 664 - 0.23 Rt 623
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates37.98088, -78.95484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2019)
Projected traffic394 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Howardsville Trnpk over Trib Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.