US Bridges

Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR1/00.01TOHUNT.AVE. · Structure no. 000000000006732

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,233
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40,233 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,860 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Hunt Road
CrossesBranch of Hunting Creek
Location00.05FR1/00.01TOHUNT.AVE.
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7901, -77.06058
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic40,233 (2022)
Projected traffic44,860 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek carry?

About 40,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fort Hunt Road over Branch of Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.