US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR286/00.98TO1 · Structure no. 000000000025177

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199 is a concrete culvert carrying Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 years old, older 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 20,387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,765 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesLong Branch Creek #6199
Location00.20FR286/00.98TO1
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates38.72299, -77.18569
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,387 (2022)
Projected traffic29,765 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$75 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199 carry?

About 20,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Telegraph Road over Long Branch Creek #6199?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.