US Bridges

Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.20 FR 635 & .70 to 730 · Structure no. 000000000029375

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLeeds Manor Road
CrossesWest Branch Thumb Run
Location1.20 FR 635 & .70 to 730
RouteCounty Highway 688
Coordinates38.84806, -77.99722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Leeds Manor Road over West Branch Thumb Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.