US Bridges

NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.75-RTE649; 1.95-RTE688 · Structure no. 000000000028701

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNARROWPASSAGERD/43
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.75-RTE649; 1.95-RTE688
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59282, -79.72746
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$111 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns NARROWPASSAGERD/43 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.