US Bridges

Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.15FR645/00.80TO659 · Structure no. 000000000024010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, 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 1,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,466 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCompton Road
CrossesJohnny Moore Creek
Location01.15FR645/00.80TO659
RouteCounty Highway 658
Coordinates38.79659, -77.40953
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2022)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek built?

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

What condition is Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Compton Road over Johnny Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.