US Bridges

Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.50 from 692&1.30 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000012980

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch is a steel culvert carrying Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 434 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location1.50 from 692&1.30 to 624
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23308, -77.89899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2017)
Projected traffic434 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sunnyside Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.