US Bridges

Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0130SCL-VIEN 0083NCL-VIEN · Structure no. 000000000022505

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,883
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 27,883 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,090 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Avenue
CrossesWolftrap Creek
Location0130SCL-VIEN 0083NCL-VIEN
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates38.90741, -77.2579
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic27,883 (2022)
Projected traffic31,090 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek carry?

About 27,883 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Maple Avenue over Wolftrap Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.