US Bridges

Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 4.32 Rt 614 - 0.03 Rt 678 · Structure no. 000000000025299

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesHighland Turnpike
CrossesBullpasture River @ Mc D
Location4.32 Rt 614 - 0.03 Rt 678
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.33158, -79.48793
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2022)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Turnpike over Bullpasture River @ Mc D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.