Back Run RD over Elk Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.70 to 790 & 0.10 to 759 · Structure no. 000000000015712
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Run RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Back Run RD over Elk Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back Run RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Back Run RD over Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Back Run RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Back Run RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Back Run RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.