US Bridges

Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 4.48 FR 55 & 1.47 to 711 · Structure no. 000000000007368

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked Run is a steel culvert carrying Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLeeds Manor Road
CrossesBranch Crooked Run
Location4.48 FR 55 & 1.47 to 711
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95799, -77.98345
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic282 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Branch Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked Run carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Leeds Manor Road over Branch Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.