US Bridges

Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR7/00.07TOWILLINGHA · Structure no. 000000000026941

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJarrett Valley Dr.
CrossesCourthouse Spring Branch
Location00.30FR7/00.07TOWILLINGHA
RouteCity Street 8912
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93554, -77.25371
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2001)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jarrett Valley Dr. over Courthouse Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.