US Bridges

S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River

Fair

Covington city, Virginia · .75 Co.Line & 1.59 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000020152

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,658
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River in Covington city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 4,658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,110 by 2045. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS Carpenter DR
CrossesJacksn River
Location.75 Co.Line & 1.59 to 60
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCovington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75624, -79.98692
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,658 (2022)
Projected traffic6,110 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River carry?

About 4,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Carpenter DR over Jacksn River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.