US Bridges

Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · Rapp. & Fauq. County Line · Structure no. 000000000014748

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCrest Hill Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationRapp. & Fauq. County Line
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75915, -78.02828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic849 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Crest Hill Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.