US Bridges

Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch

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Augusta County, Virginia · 3.65 Rt 647 - 0.10 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000002086

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,150 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChristians Creekrd
CrossesBarterbrook Branch
Location3.65 Rt 647 - 0.10 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06779, -79.02831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,729 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch carry?

About 1,729 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Christians Creekrd over Barterbrook Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.