US Bridges

Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR6055/00.10TO2626 · Structure no. 000000000006733

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,505 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,417 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFleet Drive
CrossesTributary of Long Branch
Location00.05FR6055/00.10TO2626
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77399, -77.15511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic8,505 (2022)
Projected traffic12,417 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch 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 Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch carry?

About 8,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fleet Drive over Tributary of Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.