US Bridges

Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.2FR.665/00.30TO267 · Structure no. 000000000006805

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,937
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run is a concrete culvert carrying Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 33,937 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,840 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCentreville Road
CrossesTrib. Merrybrook Run
Location00.2FR.665/00.30TO267
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9543, -77.40656
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,937 (2022)
Projected traffic37,840 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run carry?

About 33,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Centreville Road over Trib. Merrybrook Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.