US Bridges

Back Creek RD over Back Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 3.30 to 632 - 1.05 to 683 · Structure no. 000000000008290

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Creek RD over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Back Creek RD over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBack Creek RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location3.30 to 632 - 1.05 to 683
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates39.23123, -78.37497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2017)
Projected traffic515 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Back Creek RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Back Creek RD over Back Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 423 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Back Creek RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Back Creek RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.