US Bridges

White Oak Road over Cooks Branch

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.17 FR 639 & 1.61 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000006030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Road over Cooks Branch is a concrete slab carrying White Oak Road over Cooks Branch in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak Road
CrossesCooks Branch
Location0.17 FR 639 & 1.61 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09116, -77.80669
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2045
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 White Oak Road over Cooks Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Road over Cooks Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does White Oak Road over Cooks Branch carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Oak Road over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Road over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.