US Bridges

Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .20 FR 651 & 1.50 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000007279

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run is a concrete slab carrying Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 81 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSilver Hill Road
CrossesSumerduck Run
Location.20 FR 651 & 1.50 to 631
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44915, -77.69379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Hill Road over Sumerduck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.