US Bridges

Browns Farm Street over Stream

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · .4 M Rte. 627-.1 M End ST · Structure no. 000000000028951

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Farm Street over Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Browns Farm Street over Stream in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 871 vehicles a day, projected to reach 980 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrowns Farm Street
CrossesStream
Location.4 M Rte. 627-.1 M End ST
RouteCounty Highway 2300
Coordinates38.23817, -77.60263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2020)
Projected traffic980 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Browns Farm Street over Stream built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Farm Street over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Farm Street over Stream carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Browns Farm Street over Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Farm Street over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.