US Bridges

Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck.

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR2501/00.20TO2538 · Structure no. 000000000024178

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,584
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 37,584 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,873 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesTributary Popes Head Ck.
Location00.15FR2501/00.20TO2538
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83137, -77.33174
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic37,584 (2022)
Projected traffic54,873 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck. carry?

About 37,584 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Braddock Road over Tributary Popes Head Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.