US Bridges

Halfway Road over Little River

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .22 FR 706 & .52 to 679 · Structure no. 000000000024119

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,431
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Halfway Road over Little River in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHalfway Road
CrossesLittle River
Location.22 FR 706 & .52 to 679
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates38.91465, -77.74361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2022)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Halfway Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halfway Road over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Halfway Road over Little River carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halfway Road over Little River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.