US Bridges

Orkney Grade over Crooked Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.03 to 710E-0.03 to 710W · Structure no. 000000000017076

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,602
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orkney Grade over Crooked Run is a concrete culvert carrying Orkney Grade over Crooked Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,602 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrkney Grade
CrossesCrooked Run
Location0.03 to 710E-0.03 to 710W
RouteState Highway 263
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76232, -78.68474
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,602 (2022)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Orkney Grade over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orkney Grade over Crooked Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Orkney Grade over Crooked Run carry?

About 3,602 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orkney Grade over Crooked Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Orkney Grade over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.