US Bridges

Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05 4446 / 00.06 2571 · Structure no. 000000000006979

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince William Dr.
CrossesCrook Branch
Location00.05 4446 / 00.06 2571
RouteCounty Highway 3412
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84596, -77.26152
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Prince William Dr. over Crook Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.