US Bridges

Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch.

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.17FR5460/00.10TO7236 · Structure no. 000000000007058

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch. is a concrete culvert carrying Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 852 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,039 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodwood Drive
CrossesPiney Branch.
Location00.17FR5460/00.10TO7236
RouteCounty Highway 5461
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83414, -77.36343
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic852 (2001)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodwood Drive over Piney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch. carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Goodwood Drive over Piney Branch.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.