Main Street over Popes Head Creek
FairFairfax County, Virginia · 00.01FR5591/00.12TO641 · Structure no. 000000000006763
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,032
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Popes Head Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Popes Head Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 9,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,435 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Popes Head Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Popes Head 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Popes Head Creek carry?
About 9,032 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Popes Head Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Popes Head Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.