US Bridges

Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run

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Fauquier County, Virginia · .20 FR 732 & 1.0 to 733 · Structure no. 000000000031561

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCrest Hill Road
CrossesEast Branch Thumb Run
Location.20 FR 732 & 1.0 to 733
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80283, -77.95678
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2022)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crest Hill Road over East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crest Hill Road over East Branch Thumb Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.