US Bridges

Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.44 Rt 704 -0.52 Rt 257 · Structure no. 000000000026116

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,259 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Pike RD Sbl
CrossesCooks Ck @ Mt Crawford
Location0.44 Rt 704 -0.52 Rt 257
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.37278, -78.93508
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,820 (2022)
Projected traffic17,259 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford carry?

About 11,820 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Valley Pike RD Sbl over Cooks Ck @ Mt Crawford?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.