US Bridges

CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 4.89-DUBLIN; 3.71-GILES C · Structure no. 000000000014510

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 89 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 3,034 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,431 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCLEBURNEBLVDNBL100
CrossesBack Creek
Location4.89-DUBLIN; 3.71-GILES C
RouteState Highway 100
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16684, -80.70195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,034 (2022)
Projected traffic4,431 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$590.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek carry?

About 3,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CLEBURNEBLVDNBL100 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.