US Bridges

Route 259 over Turley Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.80 to 752 - 0.49 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000015859

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 259 over Turley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 259 over Turley Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,813 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 259
CrossesTurley Creek
Location0.80 to 752 - 0.49 to 613
RouteState Highway 259
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63303, -78.84276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2022)
Projected traffic15,813 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 259 over Turley Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 259 over Turley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 259 over Turley Creek carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 259 over Turley Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route 259 over Turley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.