US Bridges

Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .07 FR 28 & .08 to 1129 · Structure no. 000000000030403

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 638 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWhipkey Drive
CrossesBranch Craig Run
Location.07 FR 28 & .08 to 1129
RouteCounty Highway 1128
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56806, -77.79195
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2022)
Projected traffic638 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Whipkey Drive over Branch Craig Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.