US Bridges

Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch

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Fauquier County, Virginia · .59 FR 696 & .11 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000007352

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch is a concrete slab carrying Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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 419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgetown Road
CrossesTrapp Branch
Location.59 FR 696 & .11 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81981, -77.73176
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2022)
Projected traffic612 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Road over Trapp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.