US Bridges

Landmark School RD over Little River

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .50 FR 627 & 1.00 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000007439

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landmark School RD over Little River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Landmark School RD over Little River in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLandmark School RD
CrossesLittle River
Location.50 FR 627 & 1.00 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95096, -77.71902
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic322 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landmark School RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landmark School RD over Little River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Landmark School RD over Little River carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Landmark School RD over Little River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Landmark School RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.