US Bridges

Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.55 to 731 - 0.05 to 767 · Structure no. 000000000017237

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 765 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Knob RD
CrossesHolman Creek
Location0.55 to 731 - 0.05 to 767
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70222, -78.68131
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2022)
Projected traffic765 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$46 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Knob RD over Holman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.