US Bridges

Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.70-RT 627; 0.10-RT 733 · Structure no. 000000000014512

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCleburne BLVD./100
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.70-RT 627; 0.10-RT 733
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates37.16689, -80.70235
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleburne BLVD./100 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek carry?

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

How long is Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cleburne BLVD./100 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.