US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Pike Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR792/00.05TO1616 · Structure no. 000000000006680

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Pike Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Telegraph Road over Pike Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 28,258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,183 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesPike Branch
Location00.03FR792/00.05TO1616
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79332, -77.08359
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,258 (2022)
Projected traffic29,183 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Pike Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Pike Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Pike Branch carry?

About 28,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Pike Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Telegraph Road over Pike Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.