US Bridges

Braddock Road over Piney Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR3564/00.25TO286 · Structure no. 000000000025197

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Piney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Braddock Road over Piney Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30,167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,044 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesPiney Branch
Location00.10FR3564/00.25TO286
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83039, -77.36228
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic30,167 (2022)
Projected traffic44,044 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Road over Piney Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Piney Branch carry?

About 30,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Road over Piney Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Braddock Road over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.