ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS
Carrying ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS over HIDENS BRANCH
.5 RT 522; 1.8 RT 15 & 29, Culpeper, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS
The ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS bridge in Culpeper, Virginia carries ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS over HIDENS BRANCH. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,338 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,338 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000022573
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS against other structures in Culpeper and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS?
ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS in Culpeper, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS inspected?
ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,338 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS?
ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS?
ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS and does age affect safety?
ROUTES 15 & 29 BUS was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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