US Bridges

Orchard Lane over Stream

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · .3MTORTE.616-.1MTODECOYLN · Structure no. 000000000030865

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Lane over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard Lane over Stream in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Lane
CrossesStream
Location.3MTORTE.616-.1MTODECOYLN
RouteCounty Highway 2303
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.45878, -77.54089
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Orchard Lane over Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Lane over Stream 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 Orchard Lane over Stream carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Lane over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Orchard Lane over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.