US Bridges

Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run

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Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.05 to 757N -.01 to 757S · Structure no. 000000000017092

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
76 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run is a steel culvert carrying Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 820 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield RD
CrossesTumbling Run
Location0.05 to 757N -.01 to 757S
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98523, -78.39912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$126 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.