US Bridges

S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0050244 0110395 · Structure no. 000000000000037

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,485
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br is a concrete culvert carrying S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,485 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,921 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 4 Mile Run DR
CrossesDoctors Br
Location0050244 0110395
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85173, -77.10189
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,485 (2022)
Projected traffic13,921 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br carry?

About 12,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns S 4 Mile Run DR over Doctors Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.