US Bridges

Laws Ford Road over Stream

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .10 FR 806 & 1.20 to End · Structure no. 000000000023707

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laws Ford Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Laws Ford Road over Stream in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLaws Ford Road
CrossesStream
Location.10 FR 806 & 1.20 to End
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.62159, -77.60493
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laws Ford Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laws Ford Road over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Laws Ford Road over Stream carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Laws Ford Road over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Laws Ford Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.