US Bridges

Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.03 to 601N-0.01 to 601S · Structure no. 000000000016950

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 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 2,603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,410 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Valley Pk -Sbl
CrossesTumbling Run@fisher Hill
Location0.03 to 601N-0.01 to 601S
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.97913, -78.38836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,603 (2022)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$171 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill carry?

About 2,603 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley Pk -Sbl over Tumbling Run@fisher Hill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.