US Bridges

Mish Barn RD over Back Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.17 Rt 602 - 0.47 Rt 712 · Structure no. 000000000002392

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mish Barn RD over Back Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Mish Barn RD over Back Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMish Barn RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.17 Rt 602 - 0.47 Rt 712
RouteCounty Highway 876
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07758, -79.22668
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Mish Barn RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mish Barn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mish Barn RD over Back Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mish Barn RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mish Barn RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.