US Bridges

Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .03 FR 627 & 1.15 to End · Structure no. 000000000014734

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBattle Run Road
CrossesBranch Battle Run
Location.03 FR 627 & 1.15 to End
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70248, -78.11832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Battle Run Road over Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.