US Bridges

Rixeyville Road over Stream

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.70FROM 621 & .51 to 211 · Structure no. 000000000005605

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,063
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rixeyville Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rixeyville Road over Stream in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,063 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,849 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRixeyville Road
CrossesStream
Location1.70FROM 621 & .51 to 211
RouteState Highway 229
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67067, -77.92033
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,063 (2022)
Projected traffic9,849 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rixeyville Road over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rixeyville Road over Stream carry?

About 8,063 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rixeyville Road over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rixeyville Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.