Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek
FairNelson County, Virginia · 0.25-RT.759/0.30-RT.639 · Structure no. 000000000012480
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockfish River Rd. over Cove 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 Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns Rockfish River Rd. over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.