US Bridges

Maple Avenue over Piney Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.40 Ncl / 00.73 Scl · Structure no. 000000000022506

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,883
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Avenue over Piney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Avenue over Piney Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 27,883 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,090 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Avenue
CrossesPiney Branch
Location01.40 Ncl / 00.73 Scl
RouteState Highway 123
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90118, -77.26569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic27,883 (2022)
Projected traffic31,090 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Avenue over Piney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Piney Branch carry?

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

How long is Maple Avenue over Piney Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Maple Avenue over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.