US Bridges

Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 640 & 1.50 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000005635

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRyland Chapel Rd.
CrossesHazel River
Location1.00 FR 640 & 1.50 to 624
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.57893, -77.91687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2022)
Projected traffic412 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ryland Chapel Rd. over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.