US Bridges

Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 612 - 0.97 Rt 787 · Structure no. 000000000024966

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarren Ridge RD
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.40 Rt 612 - 0.97 Rt 787
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18314, -78.96285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2019)
Projected traffic367 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Barren Ridge RD over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.