US Bridges

Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.03 RT732E - 0.02 RT732W · Structure no. 000000000031314

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSilver Lake RD
CrossesCooks Creek
Location0.03 RT732E - 0.02 RT732W
RouteCounty Highway 701
Coordinates38.41936, -78.93816
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,686 (2022)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek carry?

About 2,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Silver Lake RD over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.