US Bridges

Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 2.20 to Wva & 0.21 to 311 · Structure no. 000000000001084

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

About this bridge

Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCove Creek Road
CrossesSweet Spring Creek
Location2.20 to Wva & 0.21 to 311
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66864, -80.23757
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring 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 Sweet Spring Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Creek Road over Sweet Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.