Clarks Mountain Rd over Branch of Rapidan River
Orange County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Clarks Mountain Rd over Branch of Rapidan River in Orange County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 562 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 70 inventoried bridges in Orange County rated good (25.7%); 2 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 22 ft |
| Location | .02 From 636 & .38 To 615 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000012987 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Orange County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution Hwy. over Black Run | 1957 | 12,264 | Fair |
| Constitution Hwy over Mine Run | 1947 | 8,614 | Fair |
| James Madison Hwy. over Rapidan River | 1991 | 7,978 | Good |
| Zachary Taylor Hwy over Rapidan River | 1990 | 7,530 | Fair |
| Zachary Taylor Hwy over Mountain Run | 1939 | 6,009 | Fair |
| Spotswood Trail over Blue Run | 1941 | 5,683 | Fair |
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