US Bridges

Brook Creek RD over I-81

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.40 to 655 - 0.40 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000017162

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Creek RD over I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brook Creek RD over I-81 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 508 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Creek RD
CrossesI-81
Location0.40 to 655 - 0.40 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95462, -78.45239
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2022)
Projected traffic548 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$87 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Creek RD over I-81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Creek RD over I-81 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brook Creek RD over I-81 carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brook Creek RD over I-81?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Creek RD over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.