US Bridges

Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .05 from 611 &1.48 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000005600

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run is a concrete slab carrying Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 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 8,071 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,346 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRixeyville Road
CrossesWaterford Run
Location.05 from 611 &1.48 to 640
RouteState Highway 229
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59665, -77.96276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,071 (2022)
Projected traffic11,346 by 2045
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run carry?

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

How long is Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rixeyville Road over Waterford Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.