US Bridges

Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.18 to 614 - 0.27 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000008098

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 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 6,641 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,696 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwestrn Pk-Ebl
CrossesHogue Creek
Location0.18 to 614 - 0.27 to 615
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.22488, -78.27951
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,641 (2022)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$137 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek carry?

About 6,641 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Hogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.