US Bridges

Somerset Drive over Stream

Poor

Culpeper County, Virginia · .15 from 1086&.10 to 229 · Structure no. 000000000027908

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Drive over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Somerset Drive over Stream in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 458 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerset Drive
CrossesStream
Location.15 from 1086&.10 to 229
RouteCounty Highway 1083
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66995, -77.92226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2014)
Projected traffic529 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Somerset Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset Drive over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Somerset Drive over Stream carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Somerset Drive over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Somerset Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.