US Bridges

Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 4.74 FR Wcl - 13.06 to 23 · Structure no. 000000000016568

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBristol Hwy.
CrossesCove Creek
Location4.74 FR Wcl - 13.06 to 23
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65356, -82.3543
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$137.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol Hwy. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek carry?

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

How long is Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Hwy. over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.