Indian Draft over Cowpasture River
FairBath County, Virginia · 0.70 to 625 & 3.50 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000002545
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Draft over Cowpasture River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Draft over Cowpasture River 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 6 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indian Draft over Cowpasture River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Draft over Cowpasture 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Indian Draft over Cowpasture River carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Indian Draft over Cowpasture River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Draft over Cowpasture River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.