US Bridges

Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.20-RTE634; 0.05-RTE948 · Structure no. 000000000010118

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Road /632
CrossesTurkeycock Creek
Location0.20-RTE634; 0.05-RTE948
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59142, -79.78876
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic219 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road /632 over Turkeycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.