US Bridges

Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05 3196 / 00.13 3012 · Structure no. 000000000006723

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,104 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPole Road
CrossesBranch of Dogue Creek
Location00.05 3196 / 00.13 3012
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73109, -77.117
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic7,268 (2022)
Projected traffic8,104 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Road over Branch of Dogue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek carry?

About 7,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pole Road over Branch of Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.