US Bridges

Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.03-RTE681; 0.05-RTE606 · Structure no. 000000000026084

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,772 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBelspring RD./600
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.03-RTE681; 0.05-RTE606
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20256, -80.61109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2022)
Projected traffic1,772 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$621.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belspring RD./600 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Belspring RD./600 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.