Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River
GoodRappahannock County, Virginia · 0.00 FR 601 & 1.20 to 231 · Structure no. 000000000014763
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 68 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Sharp Rock 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Sharp Rock Road over Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.