US Bridges

Glebe School RD over Back Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.84 Rt 876 - 0.81 Rt 707 · Structure no. 000000000002186

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glebe School RD over Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying Glebe School RD over Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGlebe School RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.84 Rt 876 - 0.81 Rt 707
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13256, -79.19395
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Glebe School RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Glebe School 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Glebe School RD over Back Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glebe School RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Glebe School RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.