Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 0.11 Ncl DAYT-0.20 Rt 290 · Structure no. 000000000015813
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,322
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,690 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek carry?
About 7,322 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 42 Sbl over Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.