US Bridges

Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .55 FR 826 & 1.35 to 55 · Structure no. 000000000007415

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, 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 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 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Vale Road
CrossesKettle Run
Location.55 FR 826 & 1.35 to 55
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92368, -77.96099
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic262 (2022)
Projected traffic292 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 Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.