US Bridges

Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · .35 to 4538 & .08 to 6048 · Structure no. 000000000006811

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,076
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Station RD
CrossesPopes Head Creek
Location.35 to 4538 & .08 to 6048
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79811, -77.3518
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2022)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$610 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Station RD over Popes Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.