US Bridges

Elk Run Road over Furrs Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 748 & 1.0 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000025008

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Run Road over Furrs Run is a steel culvert carrying Elk Run Road over Furrs Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,806 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Run Road
CrossesFurrs Run
Location1.2 FR 748 & 1.0 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 806
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.57855, -77.63573
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2022)
Projected traffic1,806 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Furrs Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Run Road over Furrs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Run Road over Furrs Run carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elk Run Road over Furrs Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Elk Run Road over Furrs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.