US Bridges

Annandale Road over Holmes Run

FairPosted for load

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.04FR2354/00.03TO3490 · Structure no. 000000000006778

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Annandale Road over Holmes Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Annandale Road over Holmes Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,393 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnnandale Road
CrossesHolmes Run
Location00.04FR2354/00.03TO3490
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85335, -77.19717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,317 (2022)
Projected traffic17,393 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Annandale Road over Holmes Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Annandale Road over Holmes Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Annandale Road over Holmes Run carry?

About 15,317 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Annandale Road over Holmes Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Annandale Road over Holmes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.