US Bridges

Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .51 FR 662 & .84 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000014664

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run is a concrete slab carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 3,868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,313 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesZachary Taylor HWY
CrossesBig Indian Run
Location.51 FR 662 & .84 to 637
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80567, -78.10584
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,868 (2022)
Projected traffic4,313 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run carry?

About 3,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Big Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.