US Bridges

F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 618 & .01 to 681 · Structure no. 000000000014648

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,656
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesF.T. Valley Road
CrossesHazel River
Location1.60 FR 618 & .01 to 681
RouteState Highway 231
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60718, -78.23761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2022)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River 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 F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns F.T. Valley Road over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.