US Bridges

Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run

FairPosted for load

Fauquier County, Virginia · .60 FR 688 & 1.30 to 730 · Structure no. 000000000007310

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run is a concrete slab carrying Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,255 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHume Road
CrossesWest Branch Thumb Run
Location.60 FR 688 & 1.30 to 730
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83345, -77.98872
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2022)
Projected traffic1,255 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hume Road over West Branch Thumb 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hume Road over West Branch Thumb Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.