US Bridges

Love RD over South Fork Back Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 3.08 Nels Co- 0.08 Rt 664 · Structure no. 000000000002362

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love RD over South Fork Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Love RD over South Fork Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLove RD
CrossesSouth Fork Back Creek
Location3.08 Nels Co- 0.08 Rt 664
RouteCounty Highway 814
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92176, -78.98717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic479 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$67 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Love RD over South Fork Back Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Love RD over South Fork 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 Love RD over South Fork Back Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Love RD over South Fork Back Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Love RD over South Fork Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.