US Bridges

Back Creek RD over Back Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.48 to 617 - 0.19 to 683 · Structure no. 000000000008291

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Creek RD over Back Creek is a concrete slab carrying Back Creek RD over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 98 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBack Creek RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.48 to 617 - 0.19 to 683
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.21757, -78.38892
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic273 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$26 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Back Creek RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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 January 2024.

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

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Back Creek RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Back Creek RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.