US Bridges

Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.10 to 679 - 0.10 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000017124

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek is a steel culvert carrying Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,119 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBack RD
CrossesNarrow Passage Creek
Location1.10 to 679 - 0.10 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90499, -78.57852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2022)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RD over Narrow Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Back RD over Narrow Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.