US Bridges

Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.00 to 685 - 1.55 to 690 · Structure no. 000000000024347

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThree Creeks RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.00 to 685 - 1.55 to 690
RouteCounty Highway 681
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.34072, -78.22632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Creeks RD over Brush 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Three Creeks RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.