US Bridges

Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.00 FREDERICK-0.00CLARKE · Structure no. 000000000008279

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,015 by 2045. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrucetown RD
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 FREDERICK-0.00CLARKE
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.24548, -78.0405
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$382 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brucetown 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Brucetown RD over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.