US Bridges

Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE640; 1.39-RTE11 · Structure no. 000000000003423

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 551 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHardbarger RD/636
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.01-RTE640; 1.39-RTE11
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48173, -79.74634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2016)
Projected traffic574 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$347.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardbarger RD/636 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hardbarger RD/636 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.