US Bridges

Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.30 to 606 - 0.15 to 714 · Structure no. 000000000017126

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoal Mine RD
CrossesTurkey Run
Location1.30 to 606 - 0.15 to 714
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.07673, -78.36709
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2017)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Coal Mine RD over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Mine RD over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.