US Bridges

Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek

FairPosted for load

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.08FR655/00.07TOEND · Structure no. 000000000006895

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek is a steel culvert carrying Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 789 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatten Drive
CrossesTrib.Of Accotink Creek
Location00.08FR655/00.07TOEND
RouteCounty Highway 783
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87497, -77.28793
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2011)
Projected traffic789 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Platten Drive over Trib.Of Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.