US Bridges

Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.95-RTE845; 1.10-RTE615 · Structure no. 000000000015068

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBack Creek RD/676
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.95-RTE845; 1.10-RTE615
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17686, -79.96619
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back Creek RD/676 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Back Creek RD/676 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.