US Bridges

Kings Highway over Little Falls Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 4.6M KG.GEO.-3.8M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018064

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Little Falls Run is a concrete culvert carrying Kings Highway over Little Falls Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 21,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,510 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKings Highway
CrossesLittle Falls Run
Location4.6M KG.GEO.-3.8M Frdburg
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.26793, -77.41891
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,850 (2022)
Projected traffic28,510 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Kings Highway over Little Falls Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway over Little Falls 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 Kings Highway over Little Falls Run carry?

About 21,850 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kings Highway over Little Falls Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Kings Highway over Little Falls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.