US Bridges

Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15 4884 / 00.04 4654 · Structure no. 000000000007002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Corner Road
CrossesFrog Branch
Location00.15 4884 / 00.04 4654
RouteCounty Highway 4646
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87867, -77.42239
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,166 (2022)
Projected traffic3,530 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch carry?

About 3,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lees Corner Road over Frog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.