US Bridges

Old Bust Head Road over South Run

Poor

Fauquier County, Virginia · .15 FR 674 & .15 to 829 · Structure no. 000000000007386

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,051
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bust Head Road over South Run is a steel culvert carrying Old Bust Head Road over South 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 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 1,051 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,335 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bust Head Road
CrossesSouth Run
Location.15 FR 674 & .15 to 829
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7782, -77.73735
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2022)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bust Head Road over South Run built?

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

What condition is Old Bust Head Road over South Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bust Head Road over South Run carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Bust Head Road over South Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old Bust Head Road over South Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.