US Bridges

Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook

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Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 to 642 - 0.90 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000017157

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Creek RD
CrossesToms Brook
Location0.00 to 642 - 0.90 to 655
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95927, -78.45413
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2022)
Projected traffic548 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Creek RD over Toms Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.