US Bridges

Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.30 to 11 - 0.21 to 821 · Structure no. 000000000017097

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield RD
CrossesTumbling Run
Location0.30 to 11 - 0.21 to 821
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98151, -78.39321
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefield RD over Tumbling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.