US Bridges

Cold Springs RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.41 Rt 1212-0.01 Rt 667 · Structure no. 000000000001957

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs RD over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cold Springs RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCold Springs RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.41 Rt 1212-0.01 Rt 667
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates37.93049, -79.16406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic569 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cold Springs RD over South River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cold Springs RD over South River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Springs RD over South River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs RD over South River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.