US Bridges

Bells Valley Road over Cove Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.00 to 601 & 0.20 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000015461

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells Valley Road over Cove Run is a concrete slab carrying Bells Valley Road over Cove Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBells Valley Road
CrossesCove Run
Location1.00 to 601 & 0.20 to 42
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02673, -79.44783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2019)
Projected traffic124 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bells Valley Road over Cove Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bells Valley Road over Cove 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bells Valley Road over Cove Run carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bells Valley Road over Cove Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bells Valley Road over Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.