Valley Center Road over Back Creek
GoodHighland County, Virginia · 0.54 Rt 604 - 0.03 Rt 600 · Structure no. 000000000024947
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Center Road over Back Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley Center Road over Back Creek in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Center Road over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Center 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Center Road over Back Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Valley Center Road over Back Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Center Road over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.