US Bridges

Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 1.30 to 621 & 6.53 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000002433

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Valley RD
CrossesJackson River
Location1.30 to 621 & 6.53 to 600
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07791, -79.84553
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic398 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$36 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Valley RD over Jackson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Valley RD over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.