US Bridges

Shreve Road over Holmes Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.17 947 / 00.25 29 · Structure no. 000000000006871

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shreve Road over Holmes Run is a concrete culvert carrying Shreve Road over Holmes Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 7,345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,939 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShreve Road
CrossesHolmes Run
Location00.17 947 / 00.25 29
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87913, -77.22066
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,345 (2022)
Projected traffic9,939 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shreve Road over Holmes Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shreve 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 Shreve Road over Holmes Run carry?

About 7,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shreve Road over Holmes Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shreve Road over Holmes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.