US Bridges

Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.06 to 690 - 0.59 to 689 · Structure no. 000000000008179

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,006
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 6 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 1,006 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,075 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBrush Creek RD
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location0.06 to 690 - 0.59 to 689
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.35098, -78.24064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2020)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Brush Creek RD over Little Brush 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek RD over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.