US Bridges

Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.04FR8199 / 00.12TO8198 · Structure no. 000000000023717

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAshvale Drive
CrossesFlatlick Branch
Location00.04FR8199 / 00.12TO8198
RouteCounty Highway 7538
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89932, -77.4016
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2002)
Projected traffic714 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashvale Drive over Flatlick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ashvale Drive over Flatlick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.