US Bridges

15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.27 FR 15BYP& .21 Nclrem · Structure no. 000000000007109

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 98 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 2,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,723 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries15/29 Bus.
CrossesTin Pot Run
Location1.27 FR 15BYP& .21 Nclrem
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates38.5403, -77.80483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2022)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 15/29 Bus. over Tin Pot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.