US Bridges

Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR1033/00.04TO1267 · Structure no. 000000000006727

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,107
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Lane over Branch of 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 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 1,107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,295 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Lane
CrossesBranch of Dogue Creek
Location00.03FR1033/00.04TO1267
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates38.72708, -77.11983
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,107 (2011)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek built?

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

What condition is Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek 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 Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Highland Lane over Branch of Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.