US Bridges

Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.20FROM 652 & 1.60 TO653 · Structure no. 000000000005627

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch is a concrete slab carrying Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 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 1,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,145 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRapidan Road
CrossesCabin Branch
Location1.20FROM 652 & 1.60 TO653
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.36212, -78.03664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2022)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch 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 Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rapidan Road over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.