US Bridges

Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.45 to 668 - 0.15 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000008264

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run is a concrete slab carrying Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 617 vehicles a day, projected to reach 692 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSir Johns RD
CrossesTurkey Run
Location0.45 to 668 - 0.15 to 672
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.25574, -78.06454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2020)
Projected traffic692 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$38 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sir Johns RD over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.