US Bridges

Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.08FR3985 00.03TO817 · Structure no. 000000000006881

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,606 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Crossing Rd.
CrossesWolf Trap Creek
Location0.08FR3985 00.03TO817
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91454, -77.25761
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2022)
Projected traffic3,606 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$76 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Creek Crossing Rd. over Wolf Trap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.