US Bridges

Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE.620-1.4M RTE.616 · Structure no. 000000000028276

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam is a concrete culvert carrying Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElys Ford Rd.
CrossesHunting Run Dam
Location0.9M RTE.620-1.4M RTE.616
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.33411, -77.65772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,640 (2022)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Elys Ford Rd. over Hunting Run Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.