US Bridges

Old Waterloo Road over Great Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 680 & .53 to 691 · Structure no. 000000000007357

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waterloo Road over Great Run is a concrete culvert carrying Old Waterloo Road over Great Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld Waterloo Road
CrossesGreat Run
Location1.90 FR 680 & .53 to 691
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates38.71857, -77.86377
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Old Waterloo Road over Great Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waterloo Road over Great 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 Old Waterloo Road over Great Run carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Waterloo Road over Great Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Waterloo Road over Great Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.