US Bridges

Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · .03M to 711 & 1.42M TO708 · Structure no. 000000000008790

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
288 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck is a concrete slab carrying Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Chapel RD
CrossesNew River @ Bridal-Ck
Location.03M to 711 & 1.42M TO708
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59614, -81.24206
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$916.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Chapel RD over New River @ Bridal-Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.