US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 123 / 0.01 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000025200

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek 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 60,614 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,056 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesTrib. Popes Head Creek
Location0.80 FR 123 / 0.01 to 64
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79591, -77.3359
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic60,614 (2022)
Projected traffic83,056 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek carry?

About 60,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Popes Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.