US Bridges

Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR5074/00.10TO3974 · Structure no. 000000000024109

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck 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 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 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,935 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodford Road
CrossesTributary of Wolftrap Ck
Location00.20FR5074/00.10TO3974
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90417, -77.23943
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2022)
Projected traffic3,935 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$189 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck built?

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

What condition is Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Woodford Road over Tributary of Wolftrap Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.