US Bridges

Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.10FR617/00.20TO611 · Structure no. 000000000024942

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 36,629 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,478 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co.Pkwy.
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location01.10FR617/00.20TO611
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72671, -77.18559
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,629 (2022)
Projected traffic53,478 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 36,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Fairfax Co.Pkwy. over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.