US Bridges

Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .23 FR 522 N & .14 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000014645

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,899 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee HWY Ebl & Wbl
CrossesBattle Run
Location.23 FR 522 N & .14 to 675
RouteU.S. Route 211
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7225, -78.11798
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,187 (2022)
Projected traffic6,899 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run carry?

About 6,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lee HWY Ebl & Wbl over Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.