US Bridges

Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.02-220ALT; 0.03-ROA CO · Structure no. 000000000026639

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,522
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,698 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCortland ROAD/1464
CrossesCook Creek
Location0.02-220ALT; 0.03-ROA CO
RouteCounty Highway 1464
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33286, -79.87421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,522 (2016)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek carry?

About 1,522 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cortland ROAD/1464 over Cook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.