US Bridges

Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 1.00 to 609 & 0.20 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000002423

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run in Bath 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 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Valley RD
CrossesJordan Run
Location1.00 to 609 & 0.20 to 630
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04961, -79.74024
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2022)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run built?

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

What condition is Mountain Valley RD over Jordan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mountain Valley RD over Jordan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.