US Bridges

Browntown RD over Lands Run

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 1.10 to 613 - 0.70 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000018816

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browntown RD over Lands Run is a concrete slab carrying Browntown RD over Lands Run in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,013 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowntown RD
CrossesLands Run
Location1.10 to 613 - 0.70 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82613, -78.23389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,013 (2022)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$46 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browntown RD over Lands Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browntown RD over Lands 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 Browntown RD over Lands Run carry?

About 1,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Browntown RD over Lands Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Browntown RD over Lands Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.