US Bridges

Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 1.75-RTE100; 0.45-END RTE · Structure no. 000000000014561

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKent Farm RD./628
CrossesBack Creek
Location1.75-RTE100; 0.45-END RTE
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14623, -80.71293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2014)
Projected traffic253 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Farm RD./628 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Farm RD./628 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.