US Bridges

Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR7730/00.03TO Walnu · Structure no. 000000000029178

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run is a concrete culvert carrying Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTall Timbers Dr.
CrossesTrib of Big Rocky Run
Location00.15FR7730/00.03TO Walnu
RouteCounty Highway 7730
Coordinates38.87044, -77.3785
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2015)
Projected traffic913 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Tall Timbers Dr. over Trib of Big Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.