US Bridges

Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.90FR604/01.80TO606 · Structure no. 000000000023984

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 17,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,210 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDranesville Road
CrossesFolly Lick Branch
Location00.90FR604/01.80TO606
RouteState Highway 228
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99352, -77.3767
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic17,229 (2022)
Projected traffic19,210 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$50 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch carry?

About 17,229 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dranesville Road over Folly Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.