US Bridges

Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .25 to 622W & .15 to 622E · Structure no. 000000000015372

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 96 years old, older 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTurkey Hill Road
CrossesLone Mill Creek
Location.25 to 622W & .15 to 622E
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates37.85324, -79.42294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Hill Road over Lone Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.