US Bridges

Gainesboro RD over Back Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.40 to 688 - 0.10 to 522 · Structure no. 000000000008282

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gainesboro RD over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gainesboro RD over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,153 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGainesboro RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.40 to 688 - 0.10 to 522
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.28593, -78.26396
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic1,153 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$502 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gainesboro RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gainesboro 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gainesboro RD over Back Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gainesboro RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gainesboro RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.