US Bridges

Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.62 to 522 - 2.80 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000008280

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 108 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Grove RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.62 to 522 - 2.80 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.29005, -78.23444
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2017)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
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 Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Chestnut Grove RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Grove RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.