Sperryville Pike over Thornton River
GoodRappahannock County, Virginia · .04 FR 211 & .70 to 231 · Structure no. 000000000014663
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,388
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sperryville Pike over Thornton River is a steel truss - thru carrying Sperryville Pike over Thornton River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sperryville Pike over Thornton River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Sperryville Pike over Thornton River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sperryville Pike over Thornton River carry?
About 3,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sperryville Pike over Thornton River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sperryville Pike over Thornton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.