US Bridges

Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.23 to 783 - 1.17 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000027392

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River is a concrete culvert carrying Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 972 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCowford Road
CrossesTrib. Banister River
Location0.23 to 783 - 1.17 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates36.75996, -78.90606
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2022)
Projected traffic972 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cowford Road over Trib. Banister River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.