US Bridges

Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.50 to 613 - 0.20 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000027274

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCochrans Mill RD
CrossesTrib Folly Mills Creek
Location0.50 to 613 - 0.20 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 871
Coordinates38.09496, -79.09154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cochrans Mill RD over Trib Folly Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.