US Bridges

Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR1396/00.04TO1147 · Structure no. 000000000006929

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
848
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run is a steel culvert carrying Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run 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 5 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 848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 975 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAugusta Drive
CrossesBranch of Backlick Run
Location00.03FR1396/00.04TO1147
RouteCounty Highway 1155
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78658, -77.18011
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2015)
Projected traffic975 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$128 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run built?

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

What condition is Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Augusta Drive over Branch of Backlick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.