US Bridges

Silling RD over Cooks Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 701 - 0.10 Rt 736 · Structure no. 000000000016236

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silling RD over Cooks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Silling RD over Cooks Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSilling RD
CrossesCooks Creek
Location0.30 Rt 701 - 0.10 Rt 736
RouteCounty Highway 913
Coordinates38.43311, -78.94258
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2018)
Projected traffic334 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silling RD over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silling RD over Cooks Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Silling RD over Cooks Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Silling RD over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Silling RD over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.