US Bridges

Tan Yard Road over Tye River

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.56/0.30-RT.697 · Structure no. 000000000012578

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tan Yard Road over Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tan Yard Road over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 years old, older 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTan Yard Road
CrossesTye River
Location0.10-RT.56/0.30-RT.697
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77573, -78.99957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2020)
Projected traffic213 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tan Yard Road over Tye River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Tan Yard Road over Tye 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tan Yard Road over Tye River carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tan Yard Road over Tye River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tan Yard Road over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.