US Bridges

Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR8190/00.40TO668 · Structure no. 000000000024727

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run is a concrete culvert carrying Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run 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 14,879 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,590 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCentreville Rd.
CrossesHorsepen Run
Location00.10FR8190/00.40TO668
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9288, -77.41506
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,879 (2022)
Projected traffic16,590 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run built?

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

What condition is Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run 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 Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run carry?

About 14,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Centreville Rd. over Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.