North River RD over Cooks Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 693 - 0.20 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000016220
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 975
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North River RD over Cooks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North River RD over Cooks Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North River RD over Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is North River RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does North River RD over Cooks Creek carry?
About 975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is North River RD over Cooks Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns North River RD over Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.