US Bridges

Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.08 Hunt. Ct W/0.03 Mf C · Structure no. 000000000022503

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTapawingo Road
CrossesTributary of Accotink Ck
Location0.08 Hunt. Ct W/0.03 Mf C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88578, -77.27063
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1988)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck 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 Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Tapawingo Road over Tributary of Accotink Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.