US Bridges

Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac River

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 1.49 to 619 & 0.55 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000010281

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac River is a concrete slab carrying Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpasture RD N
CrossesS F S Br Potomac River
Location1.49 to 619 & 0.55 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41522, -79.37746
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic142 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 RD N over S F S Br Potomac River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cowpasture RD N over S F S Br Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.