US Bridges

Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.07 from 342 &.80 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000005706

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,413
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 2,413 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Brandy Road
CrossesJonas Run
Location1.07 from 342 &.80 to 663
RouteCounty Highway 762
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49769, -77.90732
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,413 (2022)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run carry?

About 2,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brandy Road over Jonas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.