US Bridges

Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 6.0M PR.WM.-9.9M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018051

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 9,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,244 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesNbl Richmond HWY
CrossesAustin Run
Location6.0M PR.WM.-9.9M Frdburg
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.44629, -77.40197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl 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 Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run carry?

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

How long is Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.