US Bridges

Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.30FROMSPTSY & 2.25TO732 · Structure no. 000000000005618

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run is a steel culvert carrying Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesElys Ford Road
CrossesHazel Run
Location1.30FROMSPTSY & 2.25TO732
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37255, -77.6976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2022)
Projected traffic831 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Elys Ford Road over Hazel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.