US Bridges

Sowego Road over Town Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.50 FR 830 & .10 to 806 · Structure no. 000000000007277

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sowego Road over Town Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sowego Road over Town Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSowego Road
CrossesTown Run
Location1.50 FR 830 & .10 to 806
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60542, -77.60232
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sowego Road over Town Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sowego Road over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sowego Road over Town Run carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sowego Road over Town Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sowego Road over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.