US Bridges

Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.70FR671/00.20TO5306 · Structure no. 000000000023433

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run is a concrete culvert carrying Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStuart Mill Rd.
CrossesLittle Difficult Run
Location01.70FR671/00.20TO5306
RouteCounty Highway 669
Coordinates38.90895, -77.35226
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2022)
Projected traffic946 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Stuart Mill Rd. over Little Difficult Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.