US Bridges

26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · @ Cl W/F. Church · Structure no. 000000000000040

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run is a concrete culvert carrying 26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,906 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries26th; Litfalls Rd.
CrossesFour MI Run
Location@ Cl W/F. Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88859, -77.16571
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,808 (2022)
Projected traffic2,906 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run built?

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

What condition is 26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 26th; Litfalls Rd. over Four MI Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.