US Bridges

EB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.38FR123/00.96TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006496

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB 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 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 15,648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,448 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).

Location

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CarriesEB Hirst Brault Ex
CrossesPimmit Run
Location01.38FR123/00.96TO66
RouteState Highway 267
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91306, -77.18877
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
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 traffic15,648 (2022)
Projected traffic17,448 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run built?

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

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

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

About 15,648 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is EB 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 EB Hirst Brault Ex over Pimmit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.