US Bridges

Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run

Poor

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.40 FROM661 & .60 TO662 · Structure no. 000000000005675

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run is a steel culvert carrying Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 199 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Pony Road
CrossesPotato Run
Location1.40 FROM661 & .60 TO662
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41626, -77.93996
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2014)
Projected traffic236 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.