US Bridges

Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.05 to 751 - 0.07 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000008293

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore is a concrete continuous slab carrying Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 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 1,125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,688 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBack Creek RD
CrossesDry Run @ Gore
Location0.05 to 751 - 0.07 to 718
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.26319, -78.33215
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2020)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$28 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore 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 Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Back Creek RD over Dry Run @ Gore?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.