US Bridges

Kennedy Road over South Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .10 FR 215 & .80 to End · Structure no. 000000000007333

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,458
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Road over South Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kennedy Road over South Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 4,458 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,623 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Road
CrossesSouth Run
Location.10 FR 215 & .80 to End
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75436, -77.67681
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,458 (2022)
Projected traffic4,623 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kennedy Road over South Run built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Kennedy Road over South 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy Road over South Run carry?

About 4,458 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kennedy Road over South Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Road over South Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.