US Bridges

Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · .25MI.FR653S/.10MI.TO653N · Structure no. 000000000006713

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,896
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 34,896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,121 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesTributary Rabbit Branch
Location.25MI.FR653S/.10MI.TO653N
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82487, -77.30322
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,896 (2022)
Projected traffic37,121 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch carry?

About 34,896 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Braddock Road over Tributary Rabbit Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.