US Bridges

Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.31 from 522 &.48 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000030178

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,937 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIra Hoffman Lane
CrossesRudasill Branch
Location1.31 from 522 &.48 to 729
RouteCounty Highway 784
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.50047, -78.00611
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,601 (2022)
Projected traffic16,937 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch carry?

About 11,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ira Hoffman Lane over Rudasill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.