US Bridges

Gwmp over Hunting Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.3 Miles South of I-95/4 · Structure no. 3300023P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Gwmp over Hunting Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gwmp over Hunting Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 years old, older 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,640 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGwmp
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.3 Miles South of I-95/4
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
Coordinates38.78956, -77.05089
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2023)
Projected traffic24,640 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$810,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gwmp over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Gwmp over Hunting 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gwmp over Hunting Creek carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gwmp over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Gwmp over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.