US Bridges

Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.00 FREDERICK-0.00CLARKE · Structure no. 000000000005453

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,075 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Charlestown RD
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 FREDERICK-0.00CLARKE
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.22443, -78.0603
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2022)
Projected traffic2,075 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$397 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Charlestown RD over Opequon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Charlestown RD over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.