US Bridges

Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .40 FR 522 & 1.90 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000023685

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 733 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Venue Road
CrossesHickman Run
Location.40 FR 522 & 1.90 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75593, -78.0959
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2022)
Projected traffic733 by 2045
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 Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Venue Road over Hickman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ben Venue Road over Hickman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.