US Bridges

Catlett Road over Owl Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .62 FR 642 & .21 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000007169

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlett Road over Owl Run is a concrete slab carrying Catlett Road over Owl Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 15,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,748 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlett Road
CrossesOwl Run
Location.62 FR 642 & .21 to 616
RouteState Highway 28
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63268, -77.67864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,581 (2022)
Projected traffic22,748 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Owl Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Catlett Road over Owl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Catlett Road over Owl Run carry?

About 15,581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catlett Road over Owl Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Catlett Road over Owl Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.