US Bridges

Middle RD over Turkey Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.10 to 606 - 2.08 to 785 · Structure no. 000000000017134

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle RD over Turkey Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Middle RD over Turkey Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 1,910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,380 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle RD
CrossesTurkey Run
Location0.10 to 606 - 2.08 to 785
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07399, -78.33794
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 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 width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2022)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2042
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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle RD over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Middle RD over Turkey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Middle RD over Turkey Run carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middle 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns Middle RD over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.