US Bridges

Cowpasture RD N. over S F S Br Potomac River

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 619 - 3.98 Rt 618 · Structure no. 000000000010287

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpasture RD N. over S F S Br Potomac River is a concrete culvert 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 5 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpasture RD N.
CrossesS F S Br Potomac River
Location0.02 Rt 619 - 3.98 Rt 618
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39809, -79.39081
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 February 2024.

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

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.