US Bridges

Timber Ridge RD over South River

FairPosted for load

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.08 to 754 & 0.00 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000015661

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Ridge RD over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timber Ridge RD over South River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2045. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTimber Ridge RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.08 to 754 & 0.00 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80485, -79.32354
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic237 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Ridge RD over South River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Ridge RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Timber Ridge RD over South River carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Timber Ridge RD over South River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Ridge RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.