Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River
PoorPosted for loadBath County, Virginia · 1.61 to 631 & 0.36 to Acl · Structure no. 000000000002442
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 394 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 666
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 666 vehicles a day, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River carry?
About 666 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River?
The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Cowpasture River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.