US Bridges

RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run

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Fauquier County, Virginia · .05 FR 15BUSN&.25TO15BYPS · Structure no. 000000000025106

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,609
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run is a concrete culvert carrying RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar 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 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 31,609 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRMP15BUSN-15BYPS
CrossesBranch Cedar Run
Location.05 FR 15BUSN&.25TO15BYPS
Coordinates38.72681, -77.78516
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,609 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run built?

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

What condition is RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run carry?

About 31,609 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RMP15BUSN-15BYPS over Branch Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.