US Bridges

Waterford Road over Waterford Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.70 from 628 &.05 to 229 · Structure no. 000000000005620

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterford Road over Waterford Run is a steel culvert carrying Waterford Road over Waterford Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 928 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterford Road
CrossesWaterford Run
Location1.70 from 628 &.05 to 229
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59786, -77.96354
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2022)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Waterford Road over Waterford Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Waterford 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Waterford Road over Waterford Run carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Waterford Road over Waterford Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Waterford Road over Waterford Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.