US Bridges

Winchester Road over Crooked Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.01 FR 623 & .10 to 724 · Structure no. 000000000007153

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,866
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Crooked Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winchester Road over Crooked Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older 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 9,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,001 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesCrooked Run
Location1.01 FR 623 & .10 to 724
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93393, -77.93323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,866 (2022)
Projected traffic11,001 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Winchester Road over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Winchester Road over Crooked Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Crooked Run carry?

About 9,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Crooked Run?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.