US Bridges

Catlett Road over Licking Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .44 FR 649 & .98 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000007167

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlett Road over Licking Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Catlett Road over Licking Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 years old, older 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 15,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,748 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlett Road
CrossesLicking Run
Location.44 FR 649 & .98 to 643
RouteState Highway 28
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60845, -77.714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,581 (2022)
Projected traffic22,748 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Catlett Road over Licking Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Catlett Road over Licking 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Catlett Road over Licking Run carry?

About 15,581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catlett Road over Licking Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Catlett Road over Licking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.