US Bridges

Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .01 from 634 &.19 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000009008

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Ridge Road
CrossesBull Yearling Branch
Location.01 from 634 &.19 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34277, -78.46087
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$685 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Ridge Road over Bull Yearling Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.