US Bridges

Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR243/00.50TO6731 · Structure no. 000000000007069

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,533
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,533 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ctr Blvd
CrossesBranch Accotink Creek
Location00.05FR243/00.50TO6731
RouteCounty Highway 6154
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88284, -77.26836
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic4,533 (2022)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek carry?

About 4,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Virginia Ctr Blvd over Branch Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.