US Bridges

Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .02 FR 729 & 1.41 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000014700

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Mills Road
CrossesBattle Run
Location.02 FR 729 & 1.41 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64904, -78.07548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2019)
Projected traffic383 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Mills Road over Battle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Mills Road over Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.