US Bridges

Back RD over Toms Brook

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.40 to 636 - 0.50 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000017125

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back RD over Toms Brook is a concrete slab carrying Back RD over Toms Brook in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,087 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBack RD
CrossesToms Brook
Location0.40 to 636 - 0.50 to 656
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96698, -78.47346
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2022)
Projected traffic2,087 by 2042
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 RD over Toms Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Back RD over Toms Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Back RD over Toms Brook carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Back RD over Toms Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Back RD over Toms Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.