US Bridges

Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .04 FR 29 & .60 to 211 · Structure no. 000000000022533

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,488
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,234 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackwell Road
CrossesWhites Mill Run
Location.04 FR 29 & .60 to 211
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72753, -77.79076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,488 (2022)
Projected traffic7,234 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackwell Road over Whites Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run carry?

About 6,488 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Blackwell Road over Whites Mill Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.