US Bridges

Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR.2460/00.05TO2476 · Structure no. 000000000006958

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,214
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,699 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesville Blvd.
CrossesBacklick Creek
Location00.03FR.2460/00.05TO2476
RouteCounty Highway 2459
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80161, -77.18716
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,214 (2022)
Projected traffic4,699 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$155 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesville Blvd. over Backlick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek carry?

About 4,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek?

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

Who owns Leesville Blvd. over Backlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.