US Bridges

Pole Road over Dogue Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR5282/00.46TO619 · Structure no. 000000000006724

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Road over Dogue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pole Road over Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,104 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPole Road
CrossesDogue Creek
Location00.10FR5282/00.46TO619
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72656, -77.13242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,268 (2022)
Projected traffic8,104 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Pole Road over Dogue Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pole Road over Dogue Creek carry?

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

How long is Pole Road over Dogue Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Road over Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.