US Bridges

Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 840 - 1.65 Rt 613 · Structure no. 000000000016087

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
624
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 624 vehicles a day, projected to reach 961 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCoopers Mtn RD
CrossesTrib Dry River
Location0.80 Rt 840 - 1.65 Rt 613
RouteCounty Highway 732
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48596, -79.03083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2018)
Projected traffic961 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coopers Mtn RD over Trib Dry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.