US Bridges

Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR1097/00.04TO1038 · Structure no. 000000000006924

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 909 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodley Road
CrossesBranch of Dogue Creek
Location00.03FR1097/00.04TO1038
RouteCounty Highway 1096
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72442, -77.10314
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 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 traffic638 (2011)
Projected traffic909 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek?

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

Who owns Woodley Road over Branch of Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.