Cowford Road over Banister River

Fair Condition68 years old1,979 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
Location0.86-rt 651/1.14-rt 360
CarriesCowford Road
CrossesBanister River
Coordinates36.76703, -78.88159

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length165.7 ft (50.5 m)
Max Span75.5 ft (23 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area525.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,979 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000009229

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