US Bridges

Rixeyville Road over Hazel River

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.23 from 640 &.30 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000005599

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
636 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rixeyville Road over Hazel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rixeyville Road over Hazel River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8,071 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,346 by 2042. The structure is 636 ft (194 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRixeyville Road
CrossesHazel River
Location1.23 from 640 &.30 to 611
RouteState Highway 229
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59289, -77.96574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length636 ft (194 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,071 (2022)
Projected traffic11,346 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rixeyville Road over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rixeyville Road over Hazel River 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rixeyville Road over Hazel River carry?

About 8,071 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rixeyville Road over Hazel River?

The structure is 636 ft (194 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rixeyville Road over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.