US Bridges

Flat Run Road over Flat Run

Poor

Orange County, Virginia · 2.62 from 603& 1.08 to 20 · Structure no. 000000000023689

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Run Road over Flat Run is a steel culvert carrying Flat Run Road over Flat Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,862 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Run Road
CrossesFlat Run
Location2.62 from 603& 1.08 to 20
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32543, -77.78303
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2022)
Projected traffic2,862 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Flat Run Road over Flat Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Flat Run Road over Flat Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Flat Run Road over Flat Run carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Flat Run Road over Flat Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Flat Run Road over Flat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.