Tye River Turnpike over Little Marys Creek
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · 2.95 to Ncl & 0.75 to 761 · Structure no. 000000000015214
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tye River Turnpike over Little Marys Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tye River Turnpike over Little Marys Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 366 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 Little Marys Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tye River Turnpike over Little Marys Creek 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 Little Marys Creek carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Tye River Turnpike over Little Marys Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Tye River Turnpike over Little Marys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.