US Bridges

Old Cox Road over Allens Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.9 FR 608 & 0.8 to 677 · Structure no. 000000000012000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cox Road over Allens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Cox Road over Allens Creek in Mecklenburg 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 725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,058 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Cox Road
CrossesAllens Creek
Location0.9 FR 608 & 0.8 to 677
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70671, -78.3688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$217.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cox Road over Allens Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Cox Road over Allens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cox Road over Allens Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Cox Road over Allens Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cox Road over Allens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.