US Bridges

Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River

Fair

Lancaster County, Virginia · 7.2M KILMARNK-2.2M RTE201 · Structure no. 000000000010682

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,092
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River is a concrete tee beam carrying Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River in Lancaster County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 6,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,793 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Ball Rd.
CrossesW Br Corrotoman River
Location7.2M KILMARNK-2.2M RTE201
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLancaster County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76959, -76.47981
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,092 (2022)
Projected traffic6,793 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$37 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River carry?

About 6,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Ball Rd. over W Br Corrotoman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.