US Bridges

Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE648-0.1M RTE1894 · Structure no. 000000000027818

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 939 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesRuffian Dr.
CrossesTrib. of Potomac Run
Location0.5M RTE648-0.1M RTE1894
RouteCounty Highway 1565
Coordinates38.45368, -77.51702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2018)
Projected traffic939 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Ruffian Dr. over Trib. of Potomac Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.