US Bridges

Harts Mill Road over Stream

Poor

Fauquier County, Virginia · 2.55 FR 802 & .16 to 211 · Structure no. 000000000007369

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harts Mill Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Harts Mill Road over Stream in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHarts Mill Road
CrossesStream
Location2.55 FR 802 & .16 to 211
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69023, -77.89291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic151 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Harts Mill Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harts Mill Road over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Harts Mill Road over Stream carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harts Mill Road over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Harts Mill Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.