Mountain Valley Rd over Jordan Run
Bath County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mountain Valley Rd over Jordan Run in Bath County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 50 of the 73 inventoried bridges in Bath County rated fair (68.5%); 5 (6.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 1.00 to 609 & 0.20 to 630 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000002423 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bath County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Valley Rd over Cowpasture River | 1939 | 1,574 | Fair |
| Mountain Valley Rd over Stuart Run | 1928 | 1,574 | Fair |
| Mountain Valley Rd over Jordan Run | 1932 | 1,574 | Fair |
| Mountain Valley Rd over Guys Run | 1932 | 1,574 | Poor |
| Mtn Valley Hwy over Thompsons Creek | 1951 | 1,574 | Fair |
| Mtn Valley Hwy over Jordan Run | 1932 | 1,574 | Fair |
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