US Bridges

Mtn Valley HWY over Jordan Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.45 to 683 & 0.12 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000002438

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

About this bridge

Mtn Valley HWY over Jordan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mtn Valley HWY 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 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMtn Valley HWY
CrossesJordan Run
Location0.45 to 683 & 0.12 to 630
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04774, -79.71651
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 inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 2042
Trucks1%
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 Mtn Valley HWY over Jordan Run built?

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

What condition is Mtn Valley HWY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mtn Valley HWY over Jordan Run carry?

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

How long is Mtn Valley HWY over Jordan Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mtn Valley HWY over Jordan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.