US Bridges

Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.04 to 752 - 0.35 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000008099

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwestrn Pk-Wbl
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.04 to 752 - 0.35 to 688
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.26876, -78.31391
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,641 (2022)
Projected traffic9,696 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$186 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back 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 Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek carry?

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

How long is Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Northwestrn Pk-Wbl over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.