US Bridges

Balls Mill Road over Licking Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.08 FR 643 & 1.05 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000007342

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balls Mill Road over Licking Run is a concrete culvert carrying Balls Mill Road over Licking Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBalls Mill Road
CrossesLicking Run
Location1.08 FR 643 & 1.05 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63006, -77.74003
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2022)
Projected traffic967 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Balls Mill Road over Licking Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balls Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Balls Mill Road over Licking Run carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Balls Mill Road over Licking Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Balls Mill Road over Licking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.