US Bridges

West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 5.5M RTE606-0.5M RTE612 · Structure no. 000000000017988

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run is a steel culvert carrying West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 2,070 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,753 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Catharpin Rd.
CrossesCatharpin Run
Location5.5M RTE606-0.5M RTE612
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22308, -77.72423
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2022)
Projected traffic2,753 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin 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 West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Catharpin Rd. over Catharpin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.