US Bridges

Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.02 to 39 & 0.01 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000002445

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 753 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpasture Rvr HWY
CrossesLick Run @ Millsprings
Location0.02 to 39 & 0.01 to 633
RouteState Highway 42
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99621, -79.62276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic753 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings 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 Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cowpasture Rvr HWY over Lick Run @ Millsprings?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.