US Bridges

Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 4.46 to Bath& 1.04 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000010279

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCowpasture Rvr S.
CrossesCowpasture River
Location4.46 to Bath& 1.04 to 613
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates38.24178, -79.51791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cowpasture Rvr S. over Cowpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.