US Bridges

Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek

Good

Bath County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 605 - 2.47 Rt 693 · Structure no. 000000000029412

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesJackson River Tpk
CrossesCascades Creek
Location0.15 Rt 605 - 2.47 Rt 693
RouteCounty Highway 687
Coordinates37.97837, -79.90906
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2022)
Projected traffic644 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River Tpk over Cascades Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.