F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River
FairRappahannock County, Virginia · .09 FR 707 & 2.29 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000014649
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,656
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River is a concrete slab carrying F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River carry?
About 1,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns F.T. Valley Road over Branch Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.