US Bridges

Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE 218-1.2M RTE 626 · Structure no. 000000000027784

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,569
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River is a concrete culvert carrying Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 15,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,310 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDeacon Rd.
CrossesBr. Rappahannock River
Location0.1M RTE 218-1.2M RTE 626
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31628, -77.44679
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,569 (2022)
Projected traffic21,310 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River 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 Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River carry?

About 15,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Deacon Rd. over Br. Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.