US Bridges

Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · .93 from 640 & .60 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000005598

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 8,071 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,346 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRixeyville Road
CrossesDuncan Run
Location.93 from 640 & .60 to 611
RouteState Highway 229
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58986, -77.96818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,071 (2022)
Projected traffic11,346 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Rixeyville Road over Duncan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run carry?

About 8,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rixeyville Road over Duncan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.