US Bridges

Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .80 FR 620 & .60 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000023749

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run is a steel culvert carrying Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRudasill Mill Road
CrossesTurkey Run
Location.80 FR 620 & .60 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66058, -78.1659
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2019)
Projected traffic347 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey 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 Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Rudasill Mill Road over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.