Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek
PoorPosted for loadPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.93 to 932 - 1.07 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000013732
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek carry?
About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Mountain Drive over Turkeycock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.