US Bridges

Mountain Valley RD over Trib Jackson River

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.80 to 621 & 7.05 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000002435

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Valley RD over Trib Jackson River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mountain Valley RD over Trib Jackson River 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Valley RD
CrossesTrib Jackson River
Location0.80 to 621 & 7.05 to 600
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07399, -79.83908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic398 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Valley RD over Trib Jackson River built?

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

What condition is Mountain Valley RD over Trib 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is Mountain Valley RD over Trib Jackson River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Valley RD over Trib Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.