US Bridges

Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.02FR1/00.15TO629 · Structure no. 000000000006934

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,033
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting 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 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 13,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,532 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuntington Avenue
CrossesBranch of Hunting Creek
Location00.02FR1/00.15TO629
RouteCounty Highway 1332
Coordinates38.78937, -77.06323
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,033 (2022)
Projected traffic14,532 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting Creek built?

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

What condition is Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting Creek carry?

About 13,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Huntington Avenue over Branch of Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.