US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .50 FR 656 & .70 to 28 · Structure no. 000000000007339

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run is a concrete slab carrying Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 1,579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,761 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesBowens Run
Location.50 FR 656 & .70 to 28
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.57465, -77.77132
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,579 (2022)
Projected traffic1,761 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Bowens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run carry?

About 1,579 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Bowens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.