US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.55FR611/01.20TO1 · Structure no. 000000000024519

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek 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 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 21,052 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,736 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesTrib. Accotink Creek
Location00.55FR611/01.20TO1
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72145, -77.17397
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,052 (2022)
Projected traffic30,736 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek carry?

About 21,052 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.