US Bridges

Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 5.9M PR.WM.-9.9M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018050

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,244 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesSbl Richmond HWY
CrossesAustin Run
Location5.9M PR.WM.-9.9M Frdburg
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.44678, -77.40237
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic9,070 (2022)
Projected traffic13,244 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run carry?

About 9,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.