US Bridges

Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR29/00.60TO50 · Structure no. 000000000007081

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,161 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Park DR
CrossesBranch of Holmes Run
Location00.20FR29/00.60TO50
RouteCounty Highway 6928
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87247, -77.2168
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic15,179 (2022)
Projected traffic22,161 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run carry?

About 15,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairview Park DR over Branch of Holmes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.