US Bridges

Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35 659 / 00.10 7046 · Structure no. 000000000006716

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run is a concrete culvert carrying Braddock Road over Little Rocky 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,655 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesLittle Rocky Run
Location00.35 659 / 00.10 7046
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83446, -77.41779
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,962 (2022)
Projected traffic12,655 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run built?

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

What condition is Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run carry?

About 9,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Braddock Road over Little Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.