US Bridges

Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.13FR2714/00.03TO2709 · Structure no. 000000000006963

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run is a concrete culvert carrying Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffith Road
CrossesBranch of Pimmit Run
Location00.13FR2714/00.03TO2709
RouteCounty Highway 2701
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90974, -77.19921
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2022)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Griffith Road over Branch of Pimmit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.