US Bridges

Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.6M RTE643-1.8M RTE612 · Structure no. 000000000017982

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,456 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLawyers Rd.
CrossesPigeon Run
Location0.6M RTE643-1.8M RTE612
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13902, -77.80569
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,168 (2022)
Projected traffic2,456 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run carry?

About 2,168 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lawyers Rd. over Pigeon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.