US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · Culpeper/Madison Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000011698

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 96 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,334 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesCrooked Run
LocationCulpeper/Madison Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35323, -78.11323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,578 (2022)
Projected traffic7,334 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run carry?

About 6,578 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.