US Bridges

Green Road over Hughes River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · Culp. & Rapp. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000014685

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Road over Hughes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Green Road over Hughes River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 71 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesGreen Road
CrossesHughes River
LocationCulp. & Rapp. Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates38.52678, -78.18044
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic127 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Road over Hughes River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Green Road over Hughes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Green Road over Hughes River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Green Road over Hughes River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Green Road over Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.