US Bridges

Back Creek Road over Back Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.21 to 617-1.30WV Line · Structure no. 000000000030655

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Creek Road over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Back Creek Road over Back Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBack Creek Road
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.21 to 617-1.30WV Line
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.20128, -78.41127
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic171 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back Creek Road 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 July 2023.

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

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Back Creek Road over Back Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Back Creek Road over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.