US Bridges

Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .03OLDRXVLRD/.40 Sprvltpk · Structure no. 000000000030537

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run is a concrete culvert carrying Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run in Culpeper 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,884 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCol. Jameson Blvd.
CrossesBalds Run
Location.03OLDRXVLRD/.40 Sprvltpk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.47947, -77.9967
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,884 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run built?

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

What condition is Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Col. Jameson Blvd. over Balds Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.