US Bridges

Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR7886 / 00.08TO29 · Structure no. 000000000007100

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,976
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,976 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,851 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Forest Way
CrossesWillow Spring Branch
Location00.20FR7886 / 00.08TO29
RouteCounty Highway 7885
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84002, -77.39308
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,976 (2001)
Projected traffic4,851 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch carry?

About 3,976 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hampton Forest Way over Willow Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.