US Bridges

Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.95 to 610 - 1.55 to 814 · Structure no. 000000000002109

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,563
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,563 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,027 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Torrey RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location2.95 to 610 - 1.55 to 814
RouteCounty Highway 664
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94036, -78.96818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2022)
Projected traffic2,027 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 Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mt Torrey RD 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 Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.