US Bridges

Cold Springs RD over Little River

FairClosed to traffic

Grayson County, Virginia · .25 to R626N;1.45 to 626S · Structure no. 000000000008825

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
151 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs RD over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Cold Springs RD over Little River in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Springs RD
CrossesLittle River
Location.25 to R626N;1.45 to 626S
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59073, -81.04058
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2014)
Projected traffic229 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$509.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs RD over Little River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Springs RD over Little River carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cold Springs RD over Little River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.