US Bridges

Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 618 - 0.30 Rt 603 · Structure no. 000000000029277

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBacova Junction
CrossesCowardin Run
Location0.50 Rt 618 - 0.30 Rt 603
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.04159, -79.86103
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Cowardin Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run carry?

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

How long is Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bacova Junction over Cowardin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.