US Bridges

John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 00.04FR619 - 00.27TO712 · Structure no. 000000000007177

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,655 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn S. Mosby Hwy.
CrossesPanther Skin Creek
Location00.04FR619 - 00.27TO712
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99573, -77.88992
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,969 (2022)
Projected traffic6,655 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek 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 John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek carry?

About 5,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns John S. Mosby Hwy. over Panther Skin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.