US Bridges

Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · .10 to 722S; 0.0 to 722N · Structure no. 000000000016765

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 273 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesMabe Stanlytown RD
CrossesCove Creek
Location.10 to 722S; 0.0 to 722N
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77132, -82.68971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2022)
Projected traffic273 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mabe Stanlytown RD 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 Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mabe Stanlytown RD over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.