US Bridges

Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.01FR739/00.06TO1926 · Structure no. 000000000006887

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run is a concrete culvert carrying Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,549 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dominion Drive
CrossesTributary of Dead Run
Location00.01FR739/00.06TO1926
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93805, -77.18902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,549 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run carry?

About 9,549 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Old Dominion Drive over Tributary of Dead Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.