US Bridges

Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.00 Ecl DAYT-0.15 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000015884

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton is a concrete slab carrying Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,121 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0290
CrossesCooks Creek @ Dayton
Location0.00 Ecl DAYT-0.15 Rt 42
RouteState Highway 290
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41309, -78.93607
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,261 (2022)
Projected traffic15,121 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$114 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton carry?

About 12,261 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0290 over Cooks Creek @ Dayton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.