US Bridges

Bristersburg Road over Licking Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.50 FR 607 & 1.20 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000007280

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristersburg Road over Licking Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bristersburg Road over Licking Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,536 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBristersburg Road
CrossesLicking Run
Location1.50 FR 607 & 1.20 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates38.62087, -77.65781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,449 (2022)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bristersburg Road over Licking Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bristersburg Road over Licking Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bristersburg Road over Licking Run carry?

About 1,449 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bristersburg Road over Licking Run?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bristersburg Road over Licking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.