US Bridges

17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 628 &.90 to 29 Bus · Structure no. 000000000007143

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,365
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 37 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 10,365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,557 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries17 Nbl & Sbl
CrossesCattail Branch
Location1.0 FR 628 &.90 to 29 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates38.73991, -77.80762
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,365 (2022)
Projected traffic11,557 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch carry?

About 10,365 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 17 Nbl & Sbl over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.