Major Brown Drive over Hughes River
GoodRappahannock County, Virginia · Culp. & Rapp. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000014686
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Major Brown Drive over Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Major Brown Drive over Hughes River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Major Brown Drive over Hughes River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Major Brown Drive 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Major Brown Drive over Hughes River carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Major Brown Drive over Hughes River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Major Brown Drive over Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.