US Bridges

Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.06 FR 630 & .79 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000014666

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesZachary Taylor HWY
CrossesJordan River
Location1.06 FR 630 & .79 to 647
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77641, -78.10364
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 Jordan River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan River carry?

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

How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Jordan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.