US Bridges

Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .02 from 636 & .38 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000012987

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River is a concrete slab carrying Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 641 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClarks Mountain RD
CrossesBranch of Rapidan River
Location.02 from 636 & .38 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 627
Coordinates38.30029, -78.04449
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2017)
Projected traffic641 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Mountain RD over Branch of Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.