US Bridges

Fodderstack Road over Rush River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .40 FR 1101 & 3.80 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000014722

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fodderstack Road over Rush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fodderstack Road over Rush River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFodderstack Road
CrossesRush River
Location.40 FR 1101 & 3.80 to 606
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7193, -78.15673
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fodderstack Road over Rush River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Fodderstack Road over Rush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fodderstack Road over Rush River carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fodderstack Road over Rush River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fodderstack Road over Rush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.