Popes Head Road over Piney Branch
GoodFairfax County, Virginia · 00.90FR.286/00.60TO612 · Structure no. 000000000006793
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,654
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Popes Head Road over Piney Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Popes Head Road over Piney Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Popes Head Road over Piney Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Popes Head Road over Piney Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Popes Head Road over Piney Branch carry?
About 1,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Popes Head Road over Piney Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Popes Head Road over Piney Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.