US Bridges

Richmond Road over Battle Run

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 1.00 FR 622 &0.40 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000024319

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Road over Battle Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Richmond Road over Battle Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 655 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesBattle Run
Location1.00 FR 622 &0.40 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65564, -78.07417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2022)
Projected traffic655 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 Richmond Road over Battle Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Richmond Road over Battle Run carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richmond Road over Battle Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.