US Bridges

Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · .5 Rt 522; 1.8 Rt 15 & 29 · Structure no. 000000000022573

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,338
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 21,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,153 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoutes 15 & 29 Bus
CrossesHidens Branch
Location.5 Rt 522; 1.8 Rt 15 & 29
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates38.48079, -77.98702
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,338 (2022)
Projected traffic31,153 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch carry?

About 21,338 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.