US Bridges

Hunting Ridge RD over Back Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.80 to 681- 1.61 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000026377

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Ridge RD over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hunting Ridge RD over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHunting Ridge RD
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.80 to 681- 1.61 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates39.32078, -78.20917
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2020)
Projected traffic98 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunting Ridge RD over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunting Ridge 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 June 2024.

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

About 78 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hunting Ridge RD over Back Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Ridge RD over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.