US Bridges

Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.08FR.28/00.05TO1516 · Structure no. 000000000023045

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRugby Road East
CrossesTributary of Bull Run
Location00.08FR.28/00.05TO1516
RouteCounty Highway 760
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7894, -77.4446
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,815 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull 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 Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rugby Road East over Tributary of Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.