US Bridges

Catlett Road over Bowens Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .41 FR 17 & .12 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000007168

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlett Road over Bowens Run is a concrete slab carrying Catlett Road over Bowens Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 87 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 5 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 10,674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,584 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlett Road
CrossesBowens Run
Location.41 FR 17 & .12 to 661
RouteState Highway 28
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58061, -77.77476
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2022)
Projected traffic15,584 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Catlett Road over Bowens Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Catlett Road over Bowens 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Catlett Road over Bowens Run carry?

About 10,674 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catlett Road over Bowens Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Catlett Road over Bowens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.