US Bridges

German River RD over Cold Spring River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.77 Rt 826 - 0.03 D. End · Structure no. 000000000023884

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

German River RD over Cold Spring River is a concrete culvert carrying German River RD over Cold Spring River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesGerman River RD
CrossesCold Spring River
Location1.77 Rt 826 - 0.03 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 865
Coordinates38.74098, -79.03559
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 German River RD over Cold Spring River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is German River RD over Cold Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does German River RD over Cold Spring River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is German River RD over Cold Spring River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns German River RD over Cold Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.