US Bridges

Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.14FR.5757/00.30TO7 · Structure no. 000000000007063

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Hill Drive
CrossesOld Courthouse Spring Br
Location00.14FR.5757/00.30TO7
RouteCounty Highway 5764
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93814, -77.25701
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic504 (2016)
Projected traffic577 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Laurel Hill Drive over Old Courthouse Spring Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.