US Bridges

Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run

Fair

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .13 FR 627 & 1.05 to End · Structure no. 000000000014735

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
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 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 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.13 FR 627 & 1.05 to End
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70281, -78.11695
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 November 2024.

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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Run Road over Branch Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.