US Bridges

Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.02FR7/00.04TO6708 · Structure no. 000000000030891

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run is a concrete culvert carrying Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,405 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpers Farm Way
CrossesColvin Run
Location00.02FR7/00.04TO6708
RouteCounty Highway 743
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96708, -77.2916
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2002)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpers Farm Way over Colvin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Carpers Farm Way over Colvin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.