US Bridges

Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.60 to 750 - 2.20 to 799 · Structure no. 000000000030622

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCooksburg
CrossesTrib. Harpen Creek
Location0.60 to 750 - 2.20 to 799
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates36.90644, -79.51626
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Cooksburg over Trib. Harpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.