US Bridges

Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR4582 / 00.20TO4504 · Structure no. 000000000006999

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,235 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCotttontail Court
CrossesCherry Run
Location00.15FR4582 / 00.20TO4504
RouteCounty Highway 4592
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76451, -77.26673
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2019)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cotttontail Court over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.