River Road over Cowpasture River
GoodBath County, Virginia · 1.40 to 624 & 5.30 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000002502
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Cowpasture River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Cowpasture River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Cowpasture River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Cowpasture River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Cowpasture River carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is River Road over Cowpasture River?
The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Cowpasture River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.