US Bridges

Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · Culp. & Fauq. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000007286

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFreemans Ford Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationCulp. & Fauq. Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58303, -77.87588
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2022)
Projected traffic488 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Freemans Ford Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.