US Bridges

Carters Run Road over Carters Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 4.60 FR 630 & 1.60 to 719 · Structure no. 000000000007384

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Run Road over Carters Run is a steel culvert carrying Carters Run Road over Carters Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Run Road
CrossesCarters Run
Location4.60 FR 630 & 1.60 to 719
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81479, -77.86231
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Carters Run Road over Carters Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Carters Run Road over Carters 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carters Run Road over Carters Run carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carters Run Road over Carters Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Carters Run Road over Carters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.