US Bridges

Richmond Road over Battle Run

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · 3.15 FR 211 & .60 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000027859

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
845
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 2012, so it is 13 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 845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,035 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesBattle Run
Location3.15 FR 211 & .60 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67917, -78.07389
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2022)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 2012, making it 13 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Road over Battle Run carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richmond Road over Battle Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over Battle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.