US Bridges

Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.6M RTE615-0.9M RTE612 · Structure no. 000000000018135

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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 821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,199 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpotted Tavern Rd.
CrossesAlcotti Run
Location1.6M RTE615-0.9M RTE612
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45776, -77.60042
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2022)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti 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 2023.

How much traffic does Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Spotted Tavern Rd. over Alcotti Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.