US Bridges

Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.33 608 / 00.88 665 · Structure no. 000000000006802

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 26,274 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,670 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCentreville Road
CrossesFrying Pan Branch
Location00.33 608 / 00.88 665
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94161, -77.41381
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,274 (2022)
Projected traffic34,670 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch carry?

About 26,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Centreville Road over Frying Pan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.