US Bridges

Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR7909/00.15TO7 · Structure no. 000000000025196

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,210 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDrainesville Road
CrossesHughes Branch
Location00.20FR7909/00.15TO7
RouteState Highway 228
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01198, -77.37156
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 rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drainesville Road over Hughes 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 Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch carry?

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

How long is Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Drainesville Road over Hughes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.