US Bridges

Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 2.90 Rt 613 -2.26 Bath CO · Structure no. 000000000027122

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCowpastre Rvr RD S
CrossesCowpasture River
Location2.90 Rt 613 -2.26 Bath CO
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates38.22308, -79.53786
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpastre Rvr RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cowpastre Rvr RD S over Cowpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.