Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run
GoodBath County, Virginia · 6.55 to 705 & 1.25 to 39 · Structure no. 000000000002471
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run is a concrete culvert carrying Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Back Creek Road over Jim Dave Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.