US Bridges

Free State Road over Carter Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .39 FR 720 & .66 to 719 · Structure no. 000000000007410

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free State Road over Carter Run is a steel culvert carrying Free State Road over Carter Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 894 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFree State Road
CrossesCarter Run
Location.39 FR 720 & .66 to 719
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85048, -77.87495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic894 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Free State Road over Carter Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Free State Road over Carter Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Free State Road over Carter Run carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Free State Road over Carter Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Free State Road over Carter Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.