Route 257 over Cooks Creek
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 11 - 0.40 I-81 · Structure no. 000000000024450
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,314
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 257 over Cooks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 257 over Cooks Creek 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 19,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,375 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 257 over Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 257 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 257 over Cooks Creek carry?
About 19,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 257 over Cooks Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Route 257 over Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.