Main Street over Thornton River
FairRappahannock County, Virginia · .00 FR 211 & .05 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000014771
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,132
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Thornton River is a concrete slab carrying Main Street over Thornton River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 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 1,132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,262 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Thornton River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Main Street over Thornton 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Thornton River carry?
About 1,132 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Main Street over Thornton River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Thornton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.