US Bridges

Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 866 - 0.07 Rt 613 · Structure no. 000000000015858

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,828 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,775 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 259
CrossesNF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor
Location0.08 Rt 866 - 0.07 Rt 613
RouteState Highway 259
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63704, -78.85146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,828 (2022)
Projected traffic6,775 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$779 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor 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 Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor carry?

About 5,828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 259 over NF Shen Rv @ Cootes Stor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.