US Bridges

Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.07FR604/00.25TO7909 · Structure no. 000000000025194

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 54 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 17,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,210 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDranesville Road
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location00.07FR604/00.25TO7909
RouteState Highway 228
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00646, -77.37462
Functional classUrban Minor 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic17,229 (2022)
Projected traffic19,210 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch 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 Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch carry?

About 17,229 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dranesville Road over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.