US Bridges

Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .05 FR 615N & .35 to 615S · Structure no. 000000000029376

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,606 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSumerduck Road
CrossesSumerduck Run
Location.05 FR 615N & .35 to 615S
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44722, -77.69334
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sumerduck Road over Sumerduck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.