US Bridges

Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.43 FR 630 & .42 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000014667

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 102 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 3,868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,313 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesZachary Taylor HWY
CrossesWilson Branch
Location1.43 FR 630 & .42 to 647
RouteU.S. Route 522
Coordinates38.77118, -78.1032
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,868 (2022)
Projected traffic4,313 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch carry?

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

How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.