US Bridges

Pohick Road over Small Tributary

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1 Mi. East of US 1 · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL0000C6

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Pohick Road over Small Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Pohick Road over Small Tributary in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPohick Road
CrossesSmall Tributary
Location1 Mi. East of US 1
Coordinates38.69788, -77.15114
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pohick Road over Small Tributary built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pohick Road over Small Tributary 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 Pohick Road over Small Tributary carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pohick Road over Small Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Pohick Road over Small Tributary?

It is owned by the Army.