Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek
PoorPosted for loadAugusta County, Virginia · 0.30 to 625 - 0.10 TO1601 · Structure no. 000000000002029
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,476
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,787 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek carry?
About 3,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.