US Bridges

Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE3-1.7M RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000018122

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCaisson Rd.
CrossesWhite Oak Run
Location0.4M RTE3-1.7M RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25969, -77.36157
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 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
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
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caisson Rd. over White Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Caisson Rd. over White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.