US Bridges

Rixeyville Road over Indian Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .50FROM 624N & 1.10 TO626 · Structure no. 000000000005601

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rixeyville Road over Indian Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rixeyville Road over Indian Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 83 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 5 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRixeyville Road
CrossesIndian Run
Location.50FROM 624N & 1.10 TO626
RouteState Highway 229
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61465, -77.94836
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$105 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rixeyville Road over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rixeyville Road over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rixeyville Road over Indian Run carry?

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

How long is Rixeyville Road over Indian Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rixeyville Road over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.