US Bridges

Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .60 FR 17 & 2.05 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000023988

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run is a steel culvert carrying Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 13,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,901 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlett Road
CrossesBranch Marsh Run
Location.60 FR 17 & 2.05 to 610
RouteState Highway 28
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58795, -77.7581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,803 (2022)
Projected traffic19,901 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catlett Road over Branch Marsh 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run carry?

About 13,803 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Catlett Road over Branch Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.