Tye River Turnpike over South River
FairPosted for loadRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.84 Augusta- 0.05 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000015213
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,003
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tye River Turnpike over South River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tye River Turnpike over South River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tye River Turnpike over South River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tye River Turnpike over South River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Tye River Turnpike over South River carry?
About 1,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tye River Turnpike over South River?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tye River Turnpike over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.