US Bridges

Tinsley Road over Great Run

Poor

Madison County, Virginia · .90 from 684 & .35 to End · Structure no. 000000000011825

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tinsley Road over Great Run is a steel culvert carrying Tinsley Road over Great Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTinsley Road
CrossesGreat Run
Location.90 from 684 & .35 to End
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32219, -78.19215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tinsley Road over Great Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tinsley Road over Great Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Tinsley Road over Great Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tinsley Road over Great Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tinsley Road over Great Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.