US Bridges

Hooes Road over Middle Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10 7501 / 00.05 7523 · Structure no. 000000000006737

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,602
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooes Road over Middle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hooes Road over Middle Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHooes Road
CrossesMiddle Run
Location00.10 7501 / 00.05 7523
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75295, -77.24433
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,602 (2022)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2045
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$4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooes Road over Middle Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooes Road over Middle Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hooes Road over Middle Run carry?

About 1,602 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hooes Road over Middle Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hooes Road over Middle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.