US Bridges

Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.08FR1051 0.20TOE.S.MNT · Structure no. 000000000007034

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,157 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKingsbridge Dr.
CrossesBranch Accotink Creek
Location0.08FR1051 0.20TOE.S.MNT
RouteCounty Highway 4909
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86854, -77.28297
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2015)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Kingsbridge Dr. over Branch Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.