US Bridges

Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .96 FR 620 & .49 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000003721

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Store Road
CrossesBranch of Meherrin River
Location.96 FR 620 & .49 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80952, -78.01467
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Turner Store Road over Branch of Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.