US Bridges

Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.50 from 706 &.70 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000005686

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBel Pre Road
CrossesJonas Run
Location1.50 from 706 &.70 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48896, -77.90211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2014)
Projected traffic243 by 2045
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 Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bel Pre Road over Jonas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.