US Bridges

Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 2.0 FR 727 & 1.1 to 635 · Structure no. 000000000024772

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run is a steel culvert carrying Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFiery Run Road
CrossesFiery Run
Location2.0 FR 727 & 1.1 to 635
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84871, -78.06312
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic107 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiery Run Road over Fiery 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Fiery Run Road over Fiery Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.