US Bridges

Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .30 from 693 &1.07 to 726 · Structure no. 000000000005633

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Shade Lane
CrossesIndian Run
Location.30 from 693 &1.07 to 726
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59923, -77.93664
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2022)
Projected traffic342 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Shade Lane over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Oak Shade Lane over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.