US Bridges

WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.38FR123/00.96TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006495

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 13,962 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,568 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Hirst Brault Ex
CrossesPimmit Run
Location01.38FR123/00.96TO66
RouteState Highway 267
Coordinates38.91304, -77.18833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,962 (2022)
Projected traffic15,568 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$59 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run carry?

About 13,962 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns WB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.