US Bridges

STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 2.15-RTE614; 0.95-RTE613 · Structure no. 000000000023996

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSTARLIGHLN/RTE615
CrossesBack Creek
Location2.15-RTE614; 0.95-RTE613
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18249, -79.99223
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2018)
Projected traffic491 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is STARLIGHLN/RTE615 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns STARLIGHLN/RTE615 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.