US Bridges

Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .20 FR 627 & 1.65 to 706 · Structure no. 000000000007294

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,431
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHalfway Road
CrossesBurned Mill Run
Location.20 FR 627 & 1.65 to 706
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9408, -77.74229
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2022)
Projected traffic1,564 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halfway Road over Burned Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Halfway Road over Burned Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.