US Bridges

Braddock Road over Accotink Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR733/00.05TO3420 · Structure no. 000000000006704

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,151
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Accotink Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Braddock Road over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 65,151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,012 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location00.05FR733/00.05TO3420
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81106, -77.23042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,151 (2022)
Projected traffic77,012 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Road over Accotink 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Accotink Creek carry?

About 65,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Road over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Braddock Road over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.