US Bridges

Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 712 - 1.00 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000029280

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,879 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,670 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood DR
CrossesCooks Creek
Location0.50 Rt 712 - 1.00 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3902, -78.9475
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,879 (2022)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek carry?

About 6,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood DR over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.