US Bridges

New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR654/01.25TO28 · Structure no. 000000000006715

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run is a concrete culvert carrying New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run 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 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 24,844 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,266 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Braddock Road
CrossesBr. of Little Rocky Run
Location00.10FR654/01.25TO28
RouteCounty Highway 7783
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83023, -77.41338
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,844 (2022)
Projected traffic32,266 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run built?

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

What condition is New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run carry?

About 24,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns New Braddock Road over Br. of Little Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.