US Bridges

Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.16FR29/0.1TO RTE 6742 · Structure no. 000000000000229

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run is a concrete culvert carrying Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 19,591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,489 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpout Run Parkway
CrossesSpout Run
Location00.16FR29/0.1TO RTE 6742
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89742, -77.09463
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,591 (2022)
Projected traffic24,489 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Run Parkway over Spout 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run carry?

About 19,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.