Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass
Culpeper County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass in Culpeper 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 2017, making it 8 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,760 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Culpeper County rated good (25.3%); 5 (5.1%) 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 | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 215 ft |
| Location | .20 From 667 & .57 To 703 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000028762 |
| 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) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Culpeper County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run | 1975 | 45,369 | Fair |
| James Madison Hwy over Branch Jonas Run | 1975 | 45,369 | Fair |
| Route 15/29 SBL over Rappahannock River | 1975 | 22,684 | Fair |
| Route 15/29 NBL over Rappahannock River | 1975 | 22,684 | Fair |
| Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch | 1932 | 21,338 | Good |
| Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run | 1932 | 16,128 | Fair |
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