US Bridges

Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .30 FR 736 & 1.25 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000007366

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 908 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,012 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLeeds Manor Road
CrossesThumb Run
Location.30 FR 736 & 1.25 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76591, -77.97666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2022)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2045
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 Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeds Manor Road over Thumb 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 2023.

How much traffic does Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leeds Manor Road over Thumb Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.