US Bridges

Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .19 FR 612 & .15 to 1003 · Structure no. 000000000023863

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,863 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway Ebl
CrossesN. Fork Thornton River
Location.19 FR 612 & .15 to 1003
RouteU.S. Route 211
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66353, -78.21766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2022)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River carry?

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway Ebl over N. Fork Thornton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.