US Bridges

Jerico Road over Cooper Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 2.50-RT.633S/0.50-RT.633N · Structure no. 000000000031088

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerico Road over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jerico Road over Cooper Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJerico Road
CrossesCooper Creek
Location2.50-RT.633S/0.50-RT.633N
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52715, -78.54441
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jerico Road over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerico Road over Cooper 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 Jerico Road over Cooper Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Jerico Road over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jerico Road over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.