US Bridges

Springs Road over Great Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .60 FR 682 & .85 to 681 · Structure no. 000000000007444

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springs Road over Great Run is a concrete slab carrying Springs Road over Great Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 75 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 1,894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,621 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSprings Road
CrossesGreat Run
Location.60 FR 682 & .85 to 681
RouteCounty Highway 802
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69364, -77.83041
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,894 (2022)
Projected traffic2,621 by 2045
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 Springs Road over Great Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Springs Road over Great 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Springs Road over Great Run carry?

About 1,894 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Springs Road over Great Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Springs Road over Great Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.