US Bridges

Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.50 to Wva & 0.91 to 311 · Structure no. 000000000001083

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCove Creek Road
CrossesCove Creek
Location1.50 to Wva & 0.91 to 311
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66199, -80.2478
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic129 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.