US Bridges

Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.55FR638/0.40TO1296 · Structure no. 000000000006736

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHooes Rd.
CrossesAccotink Creek.
Location0.55FR638/0.40TO1296
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76168, -77.20669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$966 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Hooes Rd. over Accotink 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek. carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek.?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hooes Rd. over Accotink Creek.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.