US Bridges

Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0002BRANCH RD 0002 Delano · Structure no. 000000000022501

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,701 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEchols Street
CrossesWolftrap Creek
Location0002BRANCH RD 0002 Delano
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90328, -77.25344
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2022)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Echols Street over Wolftrap Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.