US Bridges

Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.25FR1292/00.70TO401 · Structure no. 000000000006777

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14,854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdsall Road
CrossesTurkeycock Creek
Location00.25FR1292/00.70TO401
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80373, -77.14485
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic14,854 (2022)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edsall Road over Turkeycock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek carry?

About 14,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Edsall Road over Turkeycock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.