US Bridges

Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.70-RKE. Cl; 0.15-END Ma · Structure no. 000000000029573

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 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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CarriesCarvins Cove Rd.
CrossesCarvin Creek
Location0.70-RKE. Cl; 0.15-END Ma
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39306, -79.99711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic179 (2016)
Projected traffic283 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$949 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek?

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

Who owns Carvins Cove Rd. over Carvin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.