US Bridges

Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.40 FR 624 & 1.50 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000007404

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch is a concrete slab carrying Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMaidstone Road
CrossesBolling Branch
Location1.40 FR 624 & 1.50 to 17
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91355, -77.89088
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2022)
Projected traffic806 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch 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 Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Maidstone Road over Bolling Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.