US Bridges

Berea Road over Shuffle Run

Poor

Wythe County, Virginia · 2.1M to 667 & .00M to 653 · Structure no. 000000000019719

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berea Road over Shuffle Run is a steel culvert carrying Berea Road over Shuffle Run in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBerea Road
CrossesShuffle Run
Location2.1M to 667 & .00M to 653
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates36.90244, -81.15109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2017)
Projected traffic214 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Berea Road over Shuffle Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berea Road over Shuffle Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Berea Road over Shuffle Run carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Berea Road over Shuffle Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Berea Road over Shuffle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.