US Bridges

Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 1.25-RT.29 / 1.75-RT.652 · Structure no. 000000000012540

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run is a steel culvert carrying Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 30 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFreshwater Cove LN
CrossesRucker Run
Location1.25-RT.29 / 1.75-RT.652
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73098, -78.9128
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Freshwater Cove LN over Rucker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.