US Bridges

Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Back Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.04 to 752 - 0.35 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000008106

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthwestrn Pk-Ebl
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.04 to 752 - 0.35 to 688
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.2685, -78.31411
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwestrn Pk-Ebl 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Back Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Northwestrn Pk-Ebl over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.