US Bridges

Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.18-RT794; 0.04-RT912 · Structure no. 000000000015097

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
773
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 773 vehicles a day, projected to reach 873 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarvins Cove RD740
CrossesJumping Run
Location1.18-RT794; 0.04-RT912
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36709, -80.03838
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2019)
Projected traffic873 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Carvins Cove RD740 over Jumping Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.