US Bridges

Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 615 & .60 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000007307

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run is a concrete slab carrying Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoyalls Mill Road
CrossesSumerduck Run
Location1.60 FR 615 & .60 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates38.45387, -77.70933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic251 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck 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 Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Royalls Mill Road over Sumerduck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.