US Bridges

Hume Road over Rappahannock River

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · At Fauq. & Rapp. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000025761

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hume Road over Rappahannock River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hume Road over Rappahannock River in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 665 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesHume Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationAt Fauq. & Rapp. Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83788, -78.10577
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2022)
Projected traffic665 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Hume Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hume Road over Rappahannock River 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 Hume Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hume Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hume Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.