US Bridges

Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · Culp. & Fauq. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000025150

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,037 by 2045. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKellys Ford Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationCulp. & Fauq. Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.47722, -77.78127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2022)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kellys Ford Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.