US Bridges

Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek

Good

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.00 CLARKE-0.00FREDERICK · Structure no. 000000000029279

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 882 vehicles a day, projected to reach 906 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpers Valley RD
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 CLARKE-0.00FREDERICK
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12006, -78.10343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2022)
Projected traffic906 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpers Valley RD over Opequon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carpers Valley RD over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.