US Bridges

Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 2.30 FR 615 & .60 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000007308

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run is a concrete slab carrying Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 413 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesSumerduck Run
Location2.30 FR 615 & .60 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.46685, -77.72146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2022)
Projected traffic413 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 Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Union Church Road over Sumerduck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Road over Sumerduck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.