US Bridges

Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.25-RTE948; 0.60-RTE634 · Structure no. 000000000010119

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOdell Road / 635
CrossesTurkeycock Creek
Location0.25-RTE948; 0.60-RTE634
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58538, -79.80317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic118 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$134.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Odell Road / 635 over Turkeycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.