Hunters Road over Covington River
FairRappahannock County, Virginia · .55 FR 622 & 1.00 to 674 · Structure no. 000000000014705
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hunters Road over Covington River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hunters Road over Covington River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hunters Road over Covington River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Hunters Road over Covington River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hunters Road over Covington River carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Hunters Road over Covington River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Hunters Road over Covington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.