US Bridges

Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 2.43-RKE;0.85-FRANKLIN CO · Structure no. 000000000029510

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,764 by 2045. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesJae Valley RD/116
CrossesBack Creek
Location2.43-RKE;0.85-FRANKLIN CO
RouteState Highway 116
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21611, -79.88775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,860 (2022)
Projected traffic8,764 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jae Valley RD/116 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek carry?

About 7,860 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Jae Valley RD/116 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.