US Bridges

Springs Road over Branch Great Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .32 FR 1133 & .22 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000007447

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springs Road over Branch Great Run is a concrete slab carrying Springs Road over Branch Great Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,052 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSprings Road
CrossesBranch Great Run
Location.32 FR 1133 & .22 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 802
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70048, -77.82135
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2022)
Projected traffic2,052 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$27 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springs Road over Branch Great Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springs Road over Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Springs Road over Branch Great Run carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Springs Road over Branch Great Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Springs Road over Branch Great Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.