US Bridges

Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.7M RTE95-0.1M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000018075

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek is a concrete frame carrying Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 36,231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,279 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWarrenton Rd.
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.7M RTE95-0.1M RTE1
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32438, -77.46926
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,231 (2022)
Projected traffic39,279 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek carry?

About 36,231 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Warrenton Rd. over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.