Rayon DR over Jackson River
PoorPosted for loadCovington city, Virginia · 1.06 to 64 & .71 to 18 · Structure no. 000000000020149
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,969
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rayon DR over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rayon DR over Jackson River in Covington city, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,083 by 2045. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rayon DR over Jackson River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rayon DR over Jackson River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rayon DR over Jackson River carry?
About 2,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rayon DR over Jackson River?
The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rayon DR over Jackson River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.