US Bridges

Lawrence Street over Branch of Dogue Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.08 4213 / 00.05 3114 · Structure no. 000000000006977

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Street over Branch of Dogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence Street over Branch of Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,582 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrence Street
CrossesBranch of Dogue Creek
Location00.08 4213 / 00.05 3114
RouteCounty Highway 3376
Coordinates38.73904, -77.10819
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 traffic4,352 (2022)
Projected traffic5,582 by 2045
Trucks3%
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Street over Branch of Dogue Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lawrence Street over Branch of Dogue Creek carry?

About 4,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Street 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 Lawrence Street over Branch of Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.