US Bridges

Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.87 FR 655 & .89 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000025097

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSperryville Pike
CrossesN Fork White Walnut Run
Location1.87 FR 655 & .89 to 621
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.62543, -78.18562
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2022)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sperryville Pike over N Fork White Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.