Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River
FairCulpeper County, Virginia · .57 from 721 & .93 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000005624
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River is a steel culvert carrying Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Locust Dale Road over Branch of Rapidan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.