US Bridges

Tiger Valley Road over Rush River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .80 FR 668 & .54 to 211 · Structure no. 000000000014720

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiger Valley Road over Rush River is a concrete slab carrying Tiger Valley Road over Rush River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 49 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 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 436 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTiger Valley Road
CrossesRush River
Location.80 FR 668 & .54 to 211
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70573, -78.15181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2019)
Projected traffic436 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tiger Valley Road over Rush River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Tiger Valley Road over Rush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tiger Valley Road over Rush River carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tiger Valley Road over Rush River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tiger Valley Road over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.