US Bridges

N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. 747; 3.00 to 874 · Structure no. 000000000019000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek is a concrete slab carrying N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN. Fork River Road
CrossesTumbling Creek
Location0.00 Fr. 747; 3.00 to 874
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates36.86414, -81.83903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2017)
Projected traffic231 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N. Fork River Road over Tumbling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.