US Bridges

Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .75 from 613 &1.50 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000011703

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,115 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesWolftown-Hood Road
CrossesRapidan River
Location.75 from 613 &1.50 to 662
RouteState Highway 230
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3538, -78.37472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,794 (2022)
Projected traffic3,115 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River carry?

About 2,794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wolftown-Hood Road over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.