US Bridges

Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE1-1.9M RTE639 · Structure no. 000000000018010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,892 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarrison Rd.
CrossesBr Hazel Run
Location0.5M RTE1-1.9M RTE639
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates38.26754, -77.50501
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,478 (2022)
Projected traffic17,892 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel 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 Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run carry?

About 14,478 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Harrison Rd. over Br Hazel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.