US Bridges

Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 0.94 Rt 679 - 0.15 Rt 39 · Structure no. 000000000002559

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBacova Junction RD
CrossesWarm Springs Run
Location0.94 Rt 679 - 0.15 Rt 39
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06342, -79.82896
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs Run built?

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

What condition is Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs Run carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bacova Junction RD over Warm Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.