US Bridges

Indian Draft Road over Cove Run

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.00 to 661 & 3.60 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000001076

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Draft Road over Cove Run is a concrete slab carrying Indian Draft Road over Cove Run in Alleghany 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 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 542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 604 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Draft Road
CrossesCove Run
Location1.00 to 661 & 3.60 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83126, -80.06194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2022)
Projected traffic604 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Draft Road over Cove Run built?

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

What condition is Indian Draft Road over Cove Run 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 Indian Draft Road over Cove Run carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Draft Road over Cove Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Draft Road over Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.