US Bridges

Riley Road over Branch Broad Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .25 FR 15/29 & .62 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000026336

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley Road over Branch Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Riley Road over Branch Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,687 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiley Road
CrossesBranch Broad Run
Location.25 FR 15/29 & .62 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7683, -77.69557
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2022)
Projected traffic4,687 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Riley Road over Branch Broad Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley Road over Branch Broad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Riley Road over Branch Broad Run carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riley Road over Branch Broad Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Riley Road over Branch Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.