US Bridges

Turkey Ridge Road over South River

Good

Greene County, Virginia · .15 from 634 &.04 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000031383

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Ridge Road over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Turkey Ridge Road over South River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Ridge Road
CrossesSouth River
Location.15 from 634 &.04 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34213, -78.45898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$260 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Ridge Road over South River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Ridge Road over South River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Ridge Road over South River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turkey Ridge Road over South River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Ridge Road over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.