US Bridges

Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20 6973 / 00.05 633 · Structure no. 000000000029156

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,491 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTelegraph Rd.
CrossesDogue Creek
Location00.20 6973 / 00.05 633
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates38.76719, -77.12152
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,171 (2022)
Projected traffic22,491 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek carry?

About 20,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Rd. over Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.