US Bridges

Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .69 from 729 & .68 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000029362

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 881 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDrogheda Mtn Road
CrossesApperson Creek
Location.69 from 729 & .68 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.54461, -78.03155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2014)
Projected traffic881 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Drogheda Mtn Road over Apperson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.