US Bridges

Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.0M to 656; .36M to 777 · Structure no. 000000000016753

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRye Cove Mem. Road
CrossesCove Creek
Location0.0M to 656; .36M to 777
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76191, -82.64816
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Rye Cove Mem. Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rye Cove Mem. Road over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.