US Bridges

Bristol Highway over Cove Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 2.95FRRT615-4.20WASH.C.L. · Structure no. 000000000016564

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Highway over Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bristol Highway over Cove Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Highway
CrossesCove Creek
Location2.95FRRT615-4.20WASH.C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63042, -82.32111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Highway over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bristol Highway over Cove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol Highway over Cove Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Highway over Cove Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Highway over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.