US Bridges

Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 629; 0.15 Camp C · Structure no. 000000000002713

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBishops Cr. RD.628
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.50 Rt 629; 0.15 Camp C
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15424, -79.38482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2022)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$970 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishops Cr. RD.628 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bishops Cr. RD.628 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.