US Bridges

Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.83 Rt 808 - 1.40 Rt 600 · Structure no. 000000000002047

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Valleyrd
CrossesTisdale Branch
Location1.83 Rt 808 - 1.40 Rt 600
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20739, -79.38543
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2022)
Projected traffic719 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Deerfield Valleyrd over Tisdale Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.