US Bridges

Riley Road over South Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .38 FR 600 & 2.05 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000007355

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley Road over South Run is a concrete slab carrying Riley Road over South Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 2,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,413 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRiley Road
CrossesSouth Run
Location.38 FR 600 & 2.05 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 676
Coordinates38.75515, -77.70139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2022)
Projected traffic3,413 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Riley Road over South Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Riley Road over South 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Riley Road over South Run carry?

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riley Road over South Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Riley Road over South Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.