US Bridges

Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR6800/00.65TO617 · Structure no. 000000000023488

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,021 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFullerton Road
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location00.15FR6800/00.65TO617
RouteCounty Highway 4502
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74115, -77.19604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,606 (2022)
Projected traffic4,021 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fullerton Road over Accotink 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek carry?

About 3,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fullerton Road over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.