US Bridges

Sperryville Pike over Devils Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.37FROM 707 & .38 to 646 · Structure no. 000000000005606

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,809
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperryville Pike over Devils Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sperryville Pike over Devils Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 7,809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,707 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSperryville Pike
CrossesDevils Run
Location1.37FROM 707 & .38 to 646
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52506, -78.11498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,809 (2022)
Projected traffic8,707 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Sperryville Pike over Devils Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sperryville Pike over Devils 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sperryville Pike over Devils Run carry?

About 7,809 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sperryville Pike over Devils Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sperryville Pike over Devils Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.