US Bridges

Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.32FR652 00.33TO646_ · Structure no. 000000000030044

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8,549 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,926 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 106 ft wide.

CarriesNokesville Rd.
CrossesKettle Run
Location01.32FR652 00.33TO646_
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates38.71224, -77.5647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,549 (2022)
Projected traffic11,926 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run carry?

About 8,549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Nokesville Rd. over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.