US Bridges

Woodward Road over Hazel River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 681 & 1.30 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000014679

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Road over Hazel River is a concrete slab carrying Woodward Road over Hazel River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Road
CrossesHazel River
Location1.00 FR 681 & 1.30 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61447, -78.25652
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Road over Hazel River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Woodward Road over Hazel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward Road over Hazel River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woodward Road over Hazel River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Road over Hazel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.