US Bridges

East Creek RD over Toms Brook

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.70 to 650 - 0.30 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000024267

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Creek RD over Toms Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Creek RD over Toms Brook in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEast Creek RD
CrossesToms Brook
Location0.70 to 650 - 0.30 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94331, -78.43705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2017)
Projected traffic153 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 East Creek RD over Toms Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 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 July 2023.

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

About 134 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is East Creek RD over Toms Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Creek RD over Toms Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.