US Bridges

Henderson Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.50FR8600/00.40TO4559 · Structure no. 000000000006752

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Henderson Road over Wolf Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,269 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location00.50FR8600/00.40TO4559
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73569, -77.36406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,294 (2022)
Projected traffic6,269 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Road over Wolf 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Henderson Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,294 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.