US Bridges

East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.01 Church ST 00.06 123 · Structure no. 000000000022504

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Street NE
CrossesWolftrap Creek
Location00.01 Church ST 00.06 123
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91014, -77.25697
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1988)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Street NE 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 East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns East Street NE over Wolftrap Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.