US Bridges

Tower Road over Terrys Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 2.95 from 619 &.55 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000012986

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Road over Terrys Run is a concrete culvert carrying Tower Road over Terrys Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 432 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Road
CrossesTerrys Run
Location2.95 from 619 &.55 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20527, -77.91356
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic277 (2017)
Projected traffic432 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Tower Road over Terrys Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Road over Terrys Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tower Road over Terrys Run carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Tower Road over Terrys Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tower Road over Terrys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.