Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek
FairFairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR235 00.25TO626 · Structure no. 000000000006225
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,563
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 47,563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,033 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek carry?
About 47,563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Highway over Little Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.