US Bridges

Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .30 from 628 & .60 to 646 · Structure no. 000000000005701

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River is a concrete slab carrying Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,426 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesEggbornsville Road
CrossesBranch Hazel River
Location.30 from 628 & .60 to 646
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58595, -78.05891
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2022)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eggbornsville Road over Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eggbornsville Road over Branch Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.