US Bridges

Elk Run Road over Elk Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .12 FR 610 & 1.11 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000007452

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,644
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Run Road over Elk Run is a concrete slab carrying Elk Run Road over Elk Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 2,644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,860 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Run Road
CrossesElk Run
Location.12 FR 610 & 1.11 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 806
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.55707, -77.66971
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2022)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Elk Run Road over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Elk Run Road over Elk 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 Elk Run Road over Elk Run carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elk Run Road over Elk Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Run Road over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.