US Bridges

Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .30 FR 655 & .05 to 1201 · Structure no. 000000000007332

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run is a concrete slab carrying Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSumerduck Road
CrossesTin Pot Run
Location.30 FR 655 & .05 to 1201
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52816, -77.80624
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2022)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sumerduck Road over Tin Pot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.