US Bridges

Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .03 FR 17 & 1.90 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000007322

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,641 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRitchie Road
CrossesBranch Browns Run
Location.03 FR 17 & 1.90 to 602
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.54277, -77.73012
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2022)
Projected traffic2,641 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchie Road over Branch Browns 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 Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ritchie Road over Branch Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.