Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-WALKER RD;0.01-RT.624 · Structure no. 000000000029818
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.