US Bridges

Butler Store Road over Hazel River

Poor

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.20 FROM611 & .10 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000005639

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Store Road over Hazel River is a concrete slab carrying Butler Store Road over Hazel River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Store Road
CrossesHazel River
Location1.20 FROM611 & .10 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60265, -78.00312
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2014)
Projected traffic129 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Store Road over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Store Road over Hazel River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Butler Store Road over Hazel River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Butler Store Road over Hazel River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Store Road over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.